The Brazilian comprehensive response to hepatitis C: from strategic thinking to access to interferon-free therapy

The Brazilian comprehensive response to hepatitis C: from strategic thinking to access to interferon-free therapy

Abstract Background Hepatitis C affects over 185 million people around the world. This silent disease is responsible for up to 700,000 deaths per year. Despite the scientific revolution in diagnosis and treatment, hepatitis C control remains a huge challenge due to the cost of effective medications....

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Main Authors: Fabio Mesquita, Melina Erica Santos, Adele Benzaken, Renato Girade Corrêa, Elisa Cattapan, Leandro Soares Sereno, Marcelo Contardo Moscoso Naveira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2016-11-01
Series:BMC Public Health
Subjects:
Hepatitis C
Health access
Interferon-free
Online Access:http://link.springer.com/article/10.1186/s12889-016-3784-4

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