The Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in the United States, 1999 through 2002

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Authors

Gregory L. Armstrong · National Center for Health Statistics

Annemarie Wasley · National Center for Health Statistics

Edgar P. Simard · National Center for Health Statistics

Geraldine M. McQuillan · National Center for Health Statistics

Wendi L. Kuhnert · National Center for Health Statistics

Miriam J. Alter · National Center for Health Statistics

Abstract

Many Americans are infected with HCV. Most were born between 1945 and 1964 and can be identified with current screening criteria. History of injection drug use is the strongest risk factor for infection.

Topics & Keywords

Hepatitis C virus research Hepatitis B Virus Studies Liver Disease Diagnosis and Treatment

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Annals of Internal Medicine

Volume 144, Issue 10, pp. 705-714

DOI: 10.7326/0003-4819-144-10-200605160-00004

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