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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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2018-08-01
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Series: | Harm Reduction Journal |
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Online Access: | http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-018-0246-6 |