Opt-out testing for blood-borne viruses in primary care: a multicentre, prospective study

BACKGROUND: Hepatitis B (HBV), hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV blood-borne viruses (BBV) are associated with chronic ill health and mortality. Early diagnosis reduces disease transmission, delays progression, and improves outcomes. Routine opt-out testing for BBV in primary care may be viable in identify...

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Published in:Br J Gen Pract
Main Authors: O’Kelly, Mark, Byrne, David, Naughten, Edward, Bergin, Colm, Williams, Caroline
Format: Artigo
Language:Inglês
Published: Royal College of General Practitioners 2016
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Online Access:https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC4871304/
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27114211
https://ncbi.nlm.nih.govhttp://dx.doi.org/10.3399/bjgp16X685225
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