Hepatitis C disease burden and strategies for elimination by 2030 in Brazil. A mathematical modeling approach.

CONCLUSION: Achieving the WHO targets is technically feasible in Brazil with a scale-up of treatment and diagnosis over time, beginning in 2018. However, elimination of hepatitis C requires policy changes to substantially scale-up prevention, screening and treatment of HCV, together with public health advocacy to raise awareness among affected populations and healthcare providers.
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Source: Braz J Infect Dis - May 26, 2019 Category: Infectious Diseases Authors: Benzaken AS, Girade R, Catapan E, Pereira GFM, Almeida EC, Vivaldini S, Fernandes N, Razavi H, Schmelzer J, Ferraz ML, Ferreira PRA, Pessoa MG, Martinelli A, Souto FJD, Walsh N, Correa MCM Tags: Braz J Infect Dis Source Type: research