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Muneeb Saifullah1, Mavra Khan1, Muhammad Ashhad Usman1
1Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan.
World Journal of Virology
|September 30, 2025
Summary
The OraQuick HCV self-test offers a simple, accurate, and accessible way to diagnose hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. This WHO-prequalified test can help bridge diagnostic gaps, especially in underserved populations.
Area of Science:
- Hepatology
- Public Health
- Point-of-Care Diagnostics
Background:
- An estimated 58 million people globally live with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, but only 20% are diagnosed.
- Traditional diagnostic methods are limited in resource-constrained settings due to infrastructure and personnel requirements.
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