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We read with interest the article by Bajis et al, reporting hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing, treatment, and outcome for homeless people in Sydney.1 Among the 202 participants, 23% (n=47) had… Click to show full abstract
We read with interest the article by Bajis et al, reporting hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing, treatment, and outcome for homeless people in Sydney.1 Among the 202 participants, 23% (n=47) had detectable HCV RNA and 6% had cirrhosis. Out of 23 HCV patients who started direct-acting antiviral agents (DAA) treatment, only 65% had a documented sustained virologic response (SVR) outcome.1 This study is important because marginalized populations, such as the homeless, and people with alcohol or polysubstance dependency issues, have a high HCV infection burden. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.
Journal Title: Journal of Viral Hepatitis
Year Published: 2019
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