Hepatitis C Virus Infection and Hospital-Related Outcomes: A Systematic Review
Michelle Ng,
Patrizia Maria Carrieri,
Lindila Awendila
et al.
Abstract:Background. People living with hepatitis C infection (HCV) have a significant impact on the global healthcare system, with high rates of inpatient service use. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) have the potential to alleviate this burden; however, the evidence on the impact of HCV infection and hospital outcomes is undetermined. This systematic review aims to assess this research gap, including how DAAs may modify the relationship between HCV infection and hospital-related outcomes. Methods. We searched five dat… Show more
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