Hepatitis C virus prevalence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in 12 Brazilian cities

Hepatitis C virus prevalence among men who have sex with men: a cross-sectional study in 12 Brazilian cities

Abstract Background Despite the preventive policies adopted, reduction in sexually transmitted infections (STIs) among men who have sex with men (MSM) has been limited. The risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection has increased among the most vulnerable population groups, including MSM. The aim of...

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Main Authors: Vanessa C. M. Silva, Lígia R. F. S. Kerr, Carl Kendall, Rosa S. Mota, Mark Drew C. Guimarães, Andréa F. Leal, Edgar Merchan-Hamann, Inês Dourado, Maria Amélia Veras, Ana Maria de Brito, Alexandre K. Pontes, Raimunda H. M. Macena, Daniela Knauth, Luana N. G. C. Lima, Socorro Cavalcante, Ana Cláudia Camillo, Ximena P. Díaz-Bermudez, Lisangela C. Oliveira, Laio Magno, Marcílio F. Lemos, Adriana P. Compri, Ana Rita C. Motta-Castro, Regina C. Moreira
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2023-10-01
Series:BMC Infectious Diseases
Subjects:
RDS
Sexual and Gender Minorities
Hepatitis C
Brazil
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08690-2

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12879-023-08690-2

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