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Rate of new US hepatitis C infections rises threefold in the past decade, new report finds

CNN / 28 April 2020
Hepatitis C spreading rapidly among HIV-positive MSM in Thailand and chemsex is a key risk factor

Michael Carter / 27 April 2020

Hepatitis C is spreading rapidly among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM) in Bangkok and is associated with use of crystal methamphetamine, research presented to the recent Conference ...
Hepatitis C spreading through same networks and practices in HIV-positive and HIV-negative gay and bisexual men in England

Keith Alcorn / 09 April 2020

Gay and bisexual men who acquire hepatitis C infection while using pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP) for HIV prevention are part of the same sexual networks and have the same risk factors as HIV-positive ...
To eliminate blood-borne infections in Canada, we have to remember that prison health is public health

Globe & Mail / 25 March 2020
New York State Has a High Rate of Hepatitis C Among Pregnant Women

Hep / 25 March 2020
London sets out route map for hepatitis C elimination

Keith Alcorn / 13 March 2020

Healthcare professionals, local government and community organisations have launched a London route map for hepatitis C elimination, setting out five 'opportunity' areas for an intensified focus on reaching undiagnosed people and vulnerable populations ...
All adults ages 18 to 79 should be screened for hepatitis C, new recommendation says

CNN / 12 March 2020
Intervention to help GPs identify and treat patients with hepatitis C found to be effective

Eurekalert (press release) / 12 March 2020
90% of people who inject drugs in United States missed opportunities for HIV or hepatitis C tests

Keith Alcorn / 27 February 2020

Around 90% of people who inject drugs in the United States missed opportunities for HIV or hepatitis C virus testing between 2010 and 2017, a review of more than 840,000 healthcare visits shows. ...
Hepatitis C treatment and prevention failing to reach people most affected

Keith Alcorn / 25 February 2020

Major gaps in harm reduction and treatment provision for people who inject drugs jeopardise the achievement of global targets for hepatitis C elimination by 2030, a review of hepatitis C treatment and ...