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Breaking Down Barriers to Care in Hepatitis C Virus Infection.

Authors :
Thursz, Mark
Lacombe, Karine
Source :
Journal of Infectious Diseases. 4/1/2016, Vol. 213 Issue 7, p1055-1056. 2p.
Publication Year :
2016

Abstract

The article reflects on care in Hepatitis C Virus infection. It mentions that access to virologic diagnostic tools to assess disease stage, and skilled physicians to coordinate care and provide drugs are required for management of hepatitis C. It suggests using capillary samples collected on filter paper as dried blood spots (DBS) to solve problem of blood sample collection and transport in patients of hepatitis C.

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
00221899
Volume :
213
Issue :
7
Database :
Academic Search Index
Journal :
Journal of Infectious Diseases
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
113547107
Full Text :
https://doi.org/10.1093/infdis/jiv427