Abstract
The transmission of, and screening for, HCV infection varies considerably throughout the world; differences between resource-poor and resource-rich countries are particularly pronounced. The perspective of this review, principally, is that of resource-rich countries. The UK, particularly Scotland, experience is drawn on.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 12-18 |
Number of pages | 7 |
Journal | Journal of Viral Hepatitis |
Volume | 11 |
Issue number | SUPPL. 1 |
Early online date | 4 Sept 2004 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - Sept 2004 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- HCV testing
- Hepatitis C virus
- Injecting drug user
- Scotland
- Screening
- Transmission
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Hepatology
- Infectious Diseases
- Virology