A policy analysis exploring hepatitis C risk, prevention, testing, treatment and reinfection within Australia’s prisons

Abstract Background Hepatitis C (HCV) is a global public health concern. There is a global prevalence of 15% among the world’s prisoner population, suggesting the need for priority HCV treatment among this population group. New highly efficacious therapies with low side effects, known as directing-a...

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Main Authors: Lise Lafferty, T. Cameron Wild, Jake Rance, Carla Treloar
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2018-08-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
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Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-018-0246-6