A pilot study of rapid hepatitis C virus testing in the Rhode Island Department of Corrections

Conclusions
Rapid HCV testing within jails is feasible, identifies previously unrecognized cases of HCV infection, and implementation should be considered. Low rates of linkage to care after release remain a barrier to care.

Source: Journal of Public Health - February 11, 2016 Category: Health Management Authors: Beckwith, C. G., Kurth, A. E., Bazerman, L. B., Patry, E. J., Cates, A., Tran, L., Noska, A., Kuo, I. Tags: Interventions (preventive) Source Type: research