Hepatitis C Virus Is Associated With Increased Mortality Among Incarcerated Hospitalized Persons in Massachusetts. (18th December 2021)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Wurcel, Alysse G; Guardado, Rubeen; Beckwith, Curt G
• Is Part Of: Open forum infectious diseases. Volume 8:Number 12(2021)
• Publication Date: 2021-12-18
• Subjects: hepatitis C -- jail -- prison -- liver disease -- incarcerated; Communicable diseases -- Periodicals; Medical microbiology -- Periodicals; Infection -- Periodicals; 616.9
• DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofab579
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 2328-8957

Abstract

Abstract: Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is curable, but incarcerated populations face barriers to treatment. In a cohort of incarcerated hospitalized patients in Boston, Massachusetts, HCV infection was associated with increased mortality. Access to HCV treatment in carceral settings is crucial to avoid unnecessary death and to support HCV elimination efforts.