A systematic review and meta-analysis of the prevalence of hepatitis C virus infection in people who inject drugs in Iran
Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject drugs (PWID), are at serious risk for developing HCV. In recent years, several investigations have been conducted in Iran to...
Main Authors: | Masoud Behzadifar, Meysam Behzadifar, Nicola Luigi Bragazzi |
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2020-01-01
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Series: | BMC Public Health |
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Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-020-8175-1 |
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