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Hepatitis C Main Forums => Hepatitis C Research News & Studies => Topic started by: Hep Editors on August 14, 2019, 10:32:32 am

Title: Hep C Rates Are High Among Both Older and Younger Drug Injectors
Post by: Hep Editors on August 14, 2019, 10:32:32 am

A majority of people who inject drugs (PWID) in several U.S. cities have antibodies that indicate current or past infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV), according to a study report published in the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

The study shows that HCV prevalence among younger drug injectors may be catching up to the high rates traditionally seen in older people, likely as a result of the ongoing opioid epidemic. The findings underscore the need for stepped-up syringe services and other harm reduction efforts.

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https://www.hepmag.com/article/hep-c-rates-high-among-older-younger-drug-injectors