Journal article
Targeted hepatitis C antibody testing interventions: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Abstract
Testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection may reduce the risk of liver-related morbidity, by facilitating earlier access to treatment and care. This review investigated the effectiveness of targeted testing interventions on HCV case detection, treatment uptake, and prevention of liver-related morbidity. A literature search identified studies published up to 2013 that compared a targeted HCV testing intervention (targeting individuals or …
Authors
Aspinall EJ; Doyle JS; Corson S; Hellard ME; Hunt D; Goldberg D; Nguyen T; Falck-Ytter Y; Morgan RL; Smith B
Journal
European Journal of Epidemiology, Vol. 30, No. 2, pp. 115–129
Publisher
Springer Nature
Publication Date
February 2015
DOI
10.1007/s10654-014-9958-4
ISSN
0393-2990