Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research

Incidence of Hepatitis C Virus and Other Bloodborne Virus Infections Among Nonurban Residents of Fairfield and New Haven Counties, Connecticut Who Inject Drugs
Conn Med. 2018 Mar;82(3):133-137.ABSTRACTOpioid overdose and substance abuse treatment entry data suggest that injection drug use is increasing in nonurban locations. We sought to explore the prevalence and incidence of viral infections among people who inject drugs (PWID) residing in Fairfield and New Haven counties but outside of the six largest cities. A longitudinal cohort of PWID was assembled and incidence of HIV-1, hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus infections was determined by annual antibody screening. Data on participants' socioeconomic situation and risk behaviors were collected. We identified 11 new hepat...
Source: Connecticut Medicine - July 29, 2021 Category: General Medicine Authors: Samantha H Batman Lauretta E Grau Robert Heimer Source Type: research