Emergency department contribution to HCV elimination in the Iberian Peninsula

Emergency department contribution to HCV elimination in the Iberian Peninsula

Abstract Background Undiagnosed cases of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection result in significant morbidity and mortality, further transmission, and increased public health costs. Testing in emergency departments (EDs) is an opportunity to expand HCV screening. The goal of this project was to increas...

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Main Authors: Maria Buti, Inês Vaz-Pinto, Vítor Magno Pereira, Marta Casado, Jordi Llaneras, Ana Barreira, Catarina Esteves, Mafalda Guimarães, Ana Gorgulho, Tomás Mourão, Elisa Xavier, Luís Jasmins, Ana Paula Reis, Nancy Faria, Bruno Freitas, Graça Andrade, Anny Camelo-Castillo, Manuel Ángel Rodríguez-Maresca, Alba Carrodeguas, Diogo Medina, Rafael Esteban
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2024-01-01
Series:International Journal of Emergency Medicine
Subjects:
HCV
Emergency department
Screening
Diagnosis
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00570-5

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12245-023-00570-5

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