The relationship between hepatitis C virus and injection drug use in Saskatoon street youth
The transmission and prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) among those who use injection drugs is a major public health issue. Injection drug use has been identified as the main cause of transmission for HCV in Canada. Street youth are at risk for acquiring HCV due to injection drug use that is ofte...
Main Author: | Andrews, Jocelyn Rae |
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Other Authors: | Rennie, Donna C. |
Format: | Others |
Language: | en |
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University of Saskatchewan
2004
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Online Access: | http://library.usask.ca/theses/available/etd-08182004-110011/ |
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