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A Protocol for Analyzing Hepatitis C Virus Replication
Published on: June 26, 2014
Hepatitis C: a medical and social diagnosis
Jacqui Richmond1, Patricia Dunning, Paul Desmond
1Gastroenterology Department, St. Vincent's Hospital, Melbourne, Victoria.
Abstract:
Hepatitis C has reached epidemic proportions in Australia. Because of its association with injecting drug use, which is a main transmission mode, hepatitis C is a highly stigmatising health condition. In fact, the stigma attached to hepatitis C means hepatitis C is not just a medical diagnosis, but also a social diagnosis. The limited available research indicates hepatitis C-related discrimination is most likely to occur in health care settings. A strategic and evidenced-based approach is required to combat the social impact of hepatitis C.
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