Quantifying hepatitis C transmission risk using a new weighted scoring system for the Blood-Borne Virus Transmission Risk Assessment Questionnaire (BBV-TRAQ): Applications for community-based HCV surveillance, education and prevention

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major cause of drug-related morbidity and mortality, with incidence data implicating a wide range of HCV transmission risk practices. The Blood-Borne Virus Transmission Risk Assessment Questionnaire (...

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Main Authors: Lintzeris Nicholas, Fry Craig L, Stoové Mark A
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2008-04-01
Series:Harm Reduction Journal
Online Access:http://www.harmreductionjournal.com/content/5/1/12