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Hepatitis C Virus Elimination Program among Prison Inmates, Israel
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11 2023
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Source: Emerg Infect Dis. 2023; 29(11):2358-2361
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Alternative Title:Emerg Infect Dis
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Description:The Israeli Prison Services implemented a hepatitis C virus (HCV) elimination program in 2020. Inmates considered high risk for HCV were offered serology; HCV-seropositive participants were offered HCV RNA testing. Among participants, 7.0% had detectable HCV RNA and were offered antiviral drug therapy. This program reduced HCV burden among incarcerated persons.
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Pubmed ID:37877627
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Pubmed Central ID:PMC10617329
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Volume:29
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Issue:11
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