Linkage to hepatitis C care after incarceration in jail: a prospective, single arm clinical trial

Linkage to hepatitis C care after incarceration in jail: a prospective, single arm clinical trial

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a major public health problem in correctional settings. HCV treatment is often not possible in U.S. jails due to short lengths of stay. Linkage to care is crucial in these settings, but competing priorities complicate community healthcare engagement and...

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Main Authors: Matthew J. Akiyama, Devin Columbus, Ross MacDonald, Alison O. Jordan, Jessie Schwartz, Alain H. Litwin, Benjamin Eckhardt, Ellie Carmody
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2019-08-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
HCV
Jail
Prison
Linkage to care
PWID
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12879-019-4344-1

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