Research and Policy Recommendations for HCV/HIV Coinfection By Tracy Swan February 2003 Introduction The unfolding epidemic of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious and growing problem. An estimated 170 million people around the world are infected. In the…
by Daniel Raymond TAG reviewed the NIH's draft consensus statement and submitted comments on June 19, 2002. Summary of comments: The recommendation of needle exchange as a prevention strategy should prioritize subgroups of injection drug users at risk of hepatitis…
by Michael Marco and Jeffrey Schouten, M.D. July 14, 2000 Introduction By Michael Marco "Clearly the problem of HCV will require a responsible partnership of public and private organizations. . . . If we are to make progress against this…