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Hepatitis C seroprevalence and HIV co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis

Rao VB, Johari N, du Cros PAK, Messina J, Ford NP, Cooke GS
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Hepatitis C seroprevalence and HIV co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa: a systematic review and meta-analysis | Journal Article / Research | MSF Science Portal
Abstract
An estimated 150 million people worldwide are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). HIV co-infection accelerates the progression of HCV and represents a major public health challenge. We aimed to determine the epidemiology of HCV and the prevalence of HIV co-infection in sub-Saharan Africa.

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Subject Area

infections, viralHIV/AIDSdisease surveillance

Languages

English
DOI
10.1016/S1473-3099(15)00006-7
Published Date
05 May 2015
PubMed ID
25957078
Journal
Lancet Infectious Diseases
Volume | Issue | Pages
Volume 15, Issue 7
Issue Date
2015-07-01
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