How are HCV-infected patients being identified in Brazil: a multicenter study

ConclusionsThis multicenter Brazilian study showed that the mean time to reach a referral center for treatment was almost two years. Primary care physicians diagnoses most hepatitis C cases in the country. Population campaigns and medical education should be encouraged to intensify screening of asymptomatic individuals, considering the efficiency of check-ups in identifying new patients.
Source: The Brazilian Journal of Infectious Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: research