Patient acceptance of universal screening for hepatitis C virus infection

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>In the United States, about 70% of 2.9-3.7 million people with hepatitis C (HCV) are unaware of their infection. Although universal screening might be a cost-effective way to identify infections, prevent morbidity, and reduce transmi...

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Main Authors: Stekler Joanne D, Scott John D, Stevens Anne M, Coffin Phillip O, Golden Matthew R
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-06-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2334/11/160