Shaving as potential source of hepatitis C virus infection

Tumminelli, Francesco; Marcellin, Patrick; Rizzo, Sérgio; Barbera, Salvatore; Corvino, Goffredo; Furia, Patrice; Benhamou, Jean-Piette; Erlinger, S

doi:10.1016/s0140-6736(95)90565-0

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“…Consequently, using alum for disinfecting skin cuts further increases shaving safety. This study also showed that there was a significant association between a lower risk of viral hepatitis and the neatness and cleanliness of the barbershop, as has been demonstrated in other studies [16,25]. These shop characteristics may be markers for overall attention to cleanliness and sterility that extends to shaving instruments and practices.…”

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“…The prevalence of HBV and HCV has been widely investigated in many occupational groups, but relatively few data are available on the prevalence in barbers who regularly come into contact with blood and body fluids of clients and may be expected to have an elevated risk of exposure to bloodborne pathogens [15,16]. In our study, 28.1% of traditional barbers and 25.1% of their clients had evidence of current or past HBV infection (all were unvaccinated against HBV), 1.9% and 1.7% respectively had active HBV and 1.1% of barbers and 1.3% of clients had chronic HCV.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among barbers and their clients in the Rabat region of Morocco

Belbacha

Cherkaoui²,

Akrim

et al. 2011

East Mediterr Health J

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A cross-sectional seroepidemiological study was conducted in the Rabat-Salé-Zemmour-Zaër region of Morocco in 2007 among 267 barbers and 529 clients, all men with no history of hepatitis B (HBV) vaccination. The overall prevalence of HBV seropositivity was 28.1% in barbers and 25.1% in clients; 1.9% and 1.7% respectively had active HBV (HBsAg positive). Risk factors for HBV included older age, low educational level, urban living, being married, history of transfusion, lack of current heterosexual relationship and liver-associated symptoms. Observations showed that HBV seropositivity was lower in clean barbershops and those using alum as an antispetic. The rate of PCR-confirmed hepatitis C virus (HCV) was only 1.1% and 1.3% in barbers and clients respectively, and was associated with increased age, drug use, history of surgery and symptoms of liver disease. Less than 1% of barbers were aware of HBV or HCV as causative agents of liver disease or jaundice.

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confidence: 82%

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among barbers and their clients in the Rabat region of Morocco

Belbacha

Cherkaoui²,

Akrim

et al. 2011

East Mediterr Health J

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“…HBV and HCV infection markers included surface antigen (HBsAg ), surface antibody (anti-HBs), core antibody (anti-HBc) for HBV and HCV antibodies though applications such as shaving, manicure, pedicure and skin care. It has been indicated in a number of studies that both customers and employees are under the risk of transmission of certain diseases if the necessary care is not practiced for individual hygiene, decontamination of working equipment, disinfection and sterilization, disposal of waste and the cleanliness of the work area [4][5][6]. In developing countries, it is highly important for barber and hairdressing salons not to use the same instruments successively for all customers without sterilization, especially in terms of diseases spread through the blood [7][8][9].…”

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses: Awareness and safe practices of hairdressers in Izmir — A survey

Köse¹,

Mandıracıoğlu²,

Oral³

et al. 2011

International Journal of Occupational Medicine and Environmental Health

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Objectives: The aim of the study is to determine the seroprevalence of hepatitis B (HBV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in barbers and to assess the awareness of these employees related to occupational risks of HBV and HCV. Materials and Methods: In this study, 2145 barbers in Izmir were given an occupational safety seminar. Blood samples were collected from 2066 voluntary participants and 1284 individuals completed the questionnaires. Sera were tested for the presence of HBV and HCV markers by ELISA. Results: Our results document low levels of knowledge about HBV and HCV infection, risk perception and adequate protection among participants before the seminar session. Of the participants, 63.5% reported that they had suffered from equipment-related injuries during the last month. The prevalence of HBsAg positive and anti-HCV individuals of the 2066 person was found to be 2.2% and 0.4%, respectively. Conclusions: Hairdressers' knowledge of HBV, HCV and health hazards associated with their profession was inadequate. The prevalence of HBsAg positive and anti-HCV was similar to that among the general population.

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“…was found to be significantly associated with HCV infection [50,51]. In Pakistan, most of the barbers especially in rural areas are unaware of the risk factors of blood borne infections; hence, they do not sterilize their instruments.…”

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Risk Factors of Hepatitis C in Pakistan

Mahmood¹

2017

GHOA

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Pakistan is facing an epidemic of hepatitis C in the country. Almost 10 million people are affected with hepatitis C in Pakistan. Most of the people are unaware of their health status because the disease is asymptomatic in its initial course. The major causes of disease spread are unsafe blood transfusions, re-use of therapeutic syringes, unsafe medical and surgical practices, shaving at barbers, ear and nose piercing. Pakistan is a middle income country and has limited resources. Therefore, it should more focus on devising and implementing the effective preventive strategies to reduce the disease burden of hepatitis C.

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Shaving as potential source of hepatitis C virus infection

Cited by 60 publications

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Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among barbers and their clients in the Rabat region of Morocco

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C among barbers and their clients in the Rabat region of Morocco

Seroprevalence of hepatitis B and C viruses: Awareness and safe practices of hairdressers in Izmir — A survey

Risk Factors of Hepatitis C in Pakistan

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