Case study: HCV micro-elimination in prison
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DOI: 10.1093/eurpub/ckz185.676
Abstract: The presentation will explore the concept of HCV micro-elimination in prison settings end its application in the context of French prisons. Hepatitis C is a chronic pathology of the liver and can significantly affect quality… read more here.
Keywords: hcv micro; elimination prison; prison; micro elimination ... See more keywords
Results of a Hepatitis C Micro-Elimination Program in Two Addiction Centers Among Subjects With Substance Use Disorder
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DOI: 10.1177/11782218221075058
Abstract: Objectives: We aimed to evaluate a hepatitis C (HCV) micro-elimination program in 2 addiction centers among subjects with substance use disorders (SUD). Methods: The program was based on simplifying the diagnosis of HCV infections by… read more here.
Keywords: elimination program; micro elimination; program; hcv ... See more keywords
Hepatitis C Virus Micro-Elimination Plan in Southern Italy: The “HCV ICEberg” Project
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DOI: 10.3390/pathogens12020195
Abstract: This study evaluates the feasibility of a local action program for HCV micro-elimination in highly endemic areas. Retrospective analysis: administrative and laboratory data (Local Health Unit, southern Italy) were integrated to quantize the anti-HCV-positive subjects… read more here.
Keywords: micro elimination; virus micro; hcv; hepatitis virus ... See more keywords
Collaborative Referral Model to Achieve Hepatitis C Micro-Elimination in Methadone Maintenance Treatment Patients during the COVID-19 Pandemic
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DOI: 10.3390/v14081637
Abstract: Although hepatitis C virus (HCV) prevails in patients receiving methadone maintenance treatment (MMT), most do not receive anti-HCV therapy. This single-center observational study aimed to achieve HCV micro-elimination at an MMT center during the COVID-19… read more here.
Keywords: micro elimination; treatment; diagnosis stage;
Outreach onsite treatment with a simplified pangenotypic direct-acting anti-viral regimen for hepatitis C virus micro-elimination in a prison
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DOI: 10.3748/wjg.v28.i2.263
Abstract: BACKGROUND Prisoners are at risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, especially among the people who inject drugs (PWID). We implemented an outreach strategy in combination with universal mass screening and immediate onsite treatment with… read more here.
Keywords: micro elimination; hcv micro; treatment simplified; treatment ... See more keywords