Improvements needed for hepatitis C testing in youth

(Boston Medical Center) A new study led by Boston Medical Center uncovered a need to improve testing rates for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in young people, specifically those with documented substance use history. In the national data sample, under 30 percent of young patients who reported using opioids, methamphetamine, and/or cocaine were tested for HCV.
Source: EurekAlert! - Infectious and Emerging Diseases - Category: Infectious Diseases Source Type: news