Awareness of hepatitis C virus transmission routes among patients, their household contacts and health care staff: does perception match the reality?
Transmission of hepatitis C virus by blood and blood products was better recognized in all groups tested, but the other means of infection were either overestimated (skin contact, sharing toilet and clothes) or under-recognized (blood-contaminated objects). More vigorous education programs are needed to increase awareness of hepatitis C virus in various risk groups in our country.
The proteasome inhibitor MG-132 shows a protective effect on severe acute pancreatitis and associated lung injury of rats.