Abstract:INTRODUCTION:This study explored the cost-effectiveness of expanding Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) screening and subsequent treatment in Swiss custodial settings, given the availability of rapid antibody saliva tests (Oraquick®) and dried blood spot tests (semi-quantitative viremia and viral genotype), and recent therapeutic advances which have higher cure rates and shorter treatment courses (1).METHODS:A comprehensive strategy offering screening to all detainees was compared to the current setup of screening high-r… Show more
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