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A Protocol for Analyzing Hepatitis C Virus Replication
Published on: June 26, 2014
Prevention of hepatitis C virus infection
M Kew1, G François, D Lavanchy
1South African Medical Research Council/Cancer Association of South Africa/University Molecular Hepatology Research Unit, Department of Medicine, University of the Witwatersrand, and Johannesburg Hospital, Johannesburg, South Africa.
Abstract:
In spite of advances made in our understanding of the biology of the hepatitis C virus (HCV), the epidemiology and natural history of HCV infection, and the treatment of chronic hepatitis C, the development and worldwide implementation of a comprehensive prevention and control strategy remains necessary. A World Health Organization informal consultation with the Viral Hepatitis Prevention Board was convened and met in Geneva, Switzerland, 13-14 May 2002, to review epidemiological and public health aspects of HCV infection, and the various prevention and control strategies that are currently in place. Based on the presentations and discussions, a number of specific recommendations were made, which should be considered in conjunction with previously published recommendations.
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