A simple risk-based strategy for hepatitis C virus screening among incarcerated people in a low- to middle-income setting

A simple risk-based strategy for hepatitis C virus screening among incarcerated people in a low- to middle-income setting

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is among the highest priority diseases in custodial settings; however, the diagnosis remains suboptimal among people in custody. This study aimed to validate a short survey for identifying people with HCV infection in a provincial prison in Iran. Methods B...

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Main Authors: Sanam Hariri, Maryam Sharafkhah, Maryam Alavi, Gholamreza Roshandel, Abdolreza Fazel, Taghi Amiriani, Nazgol Motamed-Gorji, Abolfazl Bazazan, Shahin Merat, Hossein Poustchi, Reza Malekzadeh
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2020-08-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Subjects:
Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
Screening
Micro-elimination
Prison healthcare
Harm reduction
Drug use
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12954-020-00400-4

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