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Hepatitis C virus infection: an overview of Wisconsin's public health resources

Marjorie Hurie1, William J Reiser, James Vergeront

  • 1AIDS/HIV Program, Bureau of Communicable Diseases and Preparedness, Division of Public Health, Wisconsin Department of Health and Family Services, USA.

WMJ : Official Publication of the State Medical Society of Wisconsin
|May 9, 2006
PubMed

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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection impacts millions nationwide and thousands in Wisconsin, causing serious illness and high healthcare costs. This report details essential HCV resources for patients and healthcare providers in Wisconsin.

Area of Science:

  • Public Health
  • Infectious Diseases
  • Epidemiology

Background:

  • Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a leading cause of chronic bloodborne infection in the U.S.
  • An estimated 3.9 million Americans and 85,000 Wisconsin residents have HCV.
  • HCV infection leads to substantial morbidity, mortality, and healthcare expenditures.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To provide an overview of Hepatitis C virus (HCV)-related resources.
  • To support consumers and clinicians managing HCV infection in Wisconsin.

Main Methods:

  • This report is an overview.
  • It synthesizes available information on HCV resources.

Main Results:

  • The report identifies and summarizes key resources for HCV care.
  • It aims to improve access to information for patients and providers.

Conclusions:

  • Effective management of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) requires accessible resources for all affected individuals.
  • This overview serves as a guide to navigating HCV care in Wisconsin.

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