Toward Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection: How Best to Address Gaps in the Cascade of Care?

Toward Elimination of Hepatitis C Infection: How Best to Address Gaps in the Cascade of Care?

Because of the changing demographics of hepatitis C, screening for viral hepatitis should be done routinely in all pregnant woman. This process should include linkage to care. The best elimination strategy would incorporate universal screening for hepatitis C in all individuals over the age of 18.

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Veröffentlicht in:Hepatology communications 2019-09, Vol.3 (9), p.1174-1176
Hauptverfasser: Prabhakar, Vijay, Kwo, Paul Y.
Format: Artikel
Sprache:eng
Schlagworte:
Age
Hepatitis
Hepatitis C
HIV
Human immunodeficiency virus
Infections
Objectives
Pregnancy
Public health
Substance abuse treatment
Womens health
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Zusammenfassung:Because of the changing demographics of hepatitis C, screening for viral hepatitis should be done routinely in all pregnant woman. This process should include linkage to care. The best elimination strategy would incorporate universal screening for hepatitis C in all individuals over the age of 18.
ISSN:2471-254X
2471-254X
DOI:10.1002/hep4.1403