Viral Hepatitis
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World J Gastroenterol. Feb 28, 2007; 13(8): 1204-1207
Published online Feb 28, 2007. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v13.i8.1204
Table 2 Effect of selected risk factors on the incidence rate of anti-HBc in a study population from Kazakhstan (n = 86)
Risk factorUnadjustedORP95% CIAdjusted1ORP95% CI
Blood transfusion2.110.190.67-6.481.260.720.36-4.40
Blood donor1.770.031.05-2.981.380.480.56-3.42
Tattoo1.670.190.77-3.651.260.620.51-3.12
Ear piercing1.430.160.87-2.391.200.570.64-2.24
Dental surgery1.930.021.10-3.311.290.290.80-2.08