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Risk factors for viral hepatitis C infection in Rwanda: Results from a Nationwide Screening Program

2019-08-13

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Background: The epidemiology and risk factors for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in Rwanda are not well known; however, this information is crucial to shaping the country’s public health approach to hepatitis C control. <h4>Methods:</h4> A HCV screening campaign was conducted in the general population in 24 districts previously identified to have a high HCV disease burden. At the tim...

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DOI: 10.21203/rs.2.9671/v4

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