Prevention
Educational materials that cover preventative measures and harm reduction strategies to prevent the transmission of hepatitis C.
Materials in this section
Prevalence of HCV Infection Among People Experiencing Homelessness in Madrid, Spain
A study assessed risk factors, prevalence, and trends of active HCV infection among people experiencing homelessness in Madrid, Spain (2019-2023). More
Trends in Viral Infections in Quebec Among People Who Inject Drugs
Researchers in Quebec have been surveying nearly 16,000 people who inject drugs; Between 1995 and 2020 they found decreases in HIV infections and sharing of drug equipment; However, rates of exposure to hepatitis C virus did not decrease as much. More
Moldova’s Progressive Prison Reforms Cut HIV Transmission to Zero
Unlike many European countries that have abandoned needle and syringe exchange programs for inmates, Moldova has continued to press ahead with innovative prison reforms aimed at reducing the spread of diseases like HIV and hepatitis B and C. More
HCV Prevalence and Phylogenetic Characteristics of Young People Who Inject Drugs in New York City
HCV prevalence and phylogenetic characteristics in a cross‐sectional, community study of young people who inject drugs in New York City: Opportunity for and threats to HCV elimination More
European Harm Reduction Services Adapt and Advance Amid COVID-19 Challenges
A study details the significant transformations in harm reduction services across Europe during the COVID-19 pandemic. More
Hepatitis C Reinfection Common Among Treated PWID
Among PWID treated for hepatitis C, rates of reinfection were high soon after sustained virologic response but decreased with longer follow-up, according to a secondary analysis of the randomized HERO trial. More
Update on Hepatitis C Vaccine: Results and Challenges
The development of an effective HCV vaccine remains a critical challenge due to the low number of patients treated with DAAs and the occurrence of HCV reinfections in high-risk groups. More
Prevalence of Hepatitis B and C Among HIV-Positive MSM
Prevalence of hepatitis B and C among HIV-positive men who have sex with men: A systematic review and meta-analysis More
Prevalence of Viral Hepatitis in Street Adolescents in Togo
Street adolescents in low income setting exposed to hepatitis B and C, and disadvantaged by lifestyle: a Togolese cross-sectional study More
A Framework for Approaching Hepatitis C Reinfection in People Who Use Drugs
A review, published in Clinical Liver Disease, summarizes HCV reinfection incidence and outcomes among PWIDs and describes a multifaceted approach to addressing HCV reinfection among PWIDs. More
