Awareness of Infection, Knowledge of Hepatitis C, and Medical Follow-Up Among Individuals Testing Positive for Hepatitis C: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2008

Denniston, Maxine M.; Klevens, R. Monina; McQuillan, Geraldine M.; Jiles, Ruth B.

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Awareness of Infection, Knowledge of Hepatitis C, and Medical Follow-Up Among Individuals Testing Positive for Hepatitis C: National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey 2001-2008

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By Denniston, Maxine M. ; Klevens, R. Monina ; McQuillan, Geraldine M. ; ...

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Alternative Title:

Hepatology
Personal Author:

Denniston, Maxine M. ; Klevens, R. Monina ; McQuillan, Geraldine M. ; Jiles, Ruth B.
Description:

Conclusion

These data indicate that fewer than half of those infected with HCV may be aware of their infection. The findings suggest that more intensive efforts are needed to identify and test persons at risk for HCV infection.
Keywords:

Adult Aged Female Follow-Up Studies Health Surveys Hepatitis C Hepatitis C Antibodies Humans Knowledge Male Middle Aged Time Factors
Source:

Hepatology. 55(6):1652-1661
Pubmed ID:

22213025
Pubmed Central ID:

PMC4586034
Document Type:

Journal Article
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CC999999/ImCDC/Intramural CDC HHSUnited States/
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55
Issue:

6
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CDC Public Access
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