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 …

We summarise the evidence for medicinal uses of opioids, harms related to the extramedical
use of, and dependence on, these drugs, and a wide range of interventions used to address …

In Iran, the prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is relatively low according to the
population-based epidemiological studies. However, the epidemiology of HCV is changing …

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 …

Abstract Background HIV and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infections are responsible for a
significant burden of mortality and morbidity, particularly in developing countries. This study …

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

Background and aims People who inject drugs (PWID) are a key population at high risk of
hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. The aim of this study was to delineate the epidemiology of …

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 …

Background The combination of sofosbuvir and daclatasvir is a potent, pangenotypic
regimen suitable for mass-scale hepatitis C treatment, especially in resource-limited …