Population-based estimate of hepatitis C virus prevalence in Ontario, Canada
Population-based estimate of hepatitis C virus prevalence in Ontario, Canada
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United States: Public Library of Science
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English
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most burdensome infectious illness in Canada. Current screening strategies miss a significant proportion of cases, leaving many undiagnosed. Elevated HCV prevalence in those born between 1945 and 1965 has prompted calls for birth-cohort screening in this group. However, Canada lacks population-level data to support th...
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Population-based estimate of hepatitis C virus prevalence in Ontario, Canada
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TN_cdi_plos_journals_1990612884
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/TN_cdi_plos_journals_1990612884
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1932-6203
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1932-6203
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10.1371/journal.pone.0191184