The aim of this study was to characterize hepatitis C virus (HCV) epidemiology in Iran and
estimate the pooled mean HCV antibody prevalence in different risk populations. We …

Background It is perceived that little is known about the epidemiology of HIV infection among
people who inject drugs (PWID) in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA). The primary …

Prisoners engage in a range of risk behaviors that can lead to the transmission of viral
infections, such as HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C. In this review, we summarize the …

The studies on hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in prison populations are few and mostly
cross-sectional. We analyzed prevalently the articles appearing on PubMed in the last ten …

Prisons and other closed facilities create opportunities for transmission of human
immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis during detention and after release. We …

Introduction: The status of HIV and hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections among incarcerated
populations in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) and the links between prisons and …

Purpose This study aims to compare the global prevalence of hepatitis B, hepatitis C, HIV,
and tuberculosis in incarcerated adolescents and young adults (AYAs) and older prisoners …

Purpose To identify, map, and synthesize the individual-level key associations and modes of
exposure for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is one of the major public health
challenges generating a relevant burden. High-risk groups, including people who inject …

Abstract Background Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a widespread problem in prisons.
The present study aimed to assess the prevalence of HCV seropositivity, HCV genotypes …