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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
A systematic review of hepatitis C virus epidemiology in Europe, Canada and Israel.
 Cornberg M, Razavi HA, Alberti A, et al
 Liver Int. 2011 Jul;31 Suppl 2:30-60.
Abstract

Infection with hepatitis B and C viruses and risk of lymphoid malignancies in the European
Prospective Investigation into Cancer and Nutrition (EPIC).
 Franceschi S, Lise M, Trepo C, et al
Cancer Epidemiol Biomarkers Prev. 2010 Nov 23
 Abstract

FULL-TEXT PDF ARTICLE
HCV-related burden of disease in Europe: a systematic assessment of incidence, prevalence,
morbidity, and mortality.
 Muhlberger N, Schwarzer R, Lettmeier B,et al
BMC Public Health. 2009 Jan 22;9(1):34
 Paper
 
Addressing HCV infection in Europe: reported, estimated and undiagnosed cases.
 Merkinaite S, Lazarus JV, Gore C.
Cent Eur J Public Health. 2008 Sep;16(3):106-10
 Abstract
Belgium
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  HCV genotype distribution in Flanders and Brussels (Belgium): unravelling the
spread of an uncommon HCV genotype 5a cluster.
Verbeeck J, Kwanten L, D'Heygere F,  et al
 Eur J Clin Microbiol Infect Dis. 2010 Sep 10.
Abstract
Bulgaria
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Molecular analysis of hepatitis C virus infection in Bulgarian injecting drug users.
Ciccozzi M, Zehender G, Cento V, et al
J Med Virol. 2011 Sep;83(9):1565-70.
Abstract
Czech Republic
       

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Prevalence and risk factors of hepatitis C in Roma people in Brno.
Husa P, Ovesná P.Klin Mikrobiol Infekc Lek. 2011 Dec;17(6):201-207
 Abstract
Denmark
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Molecular and epidemiological profiles of hepatitis C virus genotype 4 in Denmark.
 Eriksen MB, Jørgensen LB, Krarup
J Med Virol. 2010 Nov;82(11):1869-1877.
Abstract
France
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Management of patients with hepatitis C by French psychologists and psychiatrists:
A practical investigation.
 Lang JP, Schoeffler M, Michel L, et al
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2009 Nov 24
Abstract

A French prospective observational study of the treatment of chronic hepatitis C in drug abusers.
 Chossegros P, Mélin P, Hézode C, et al 
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2008 Sep 19
Abstract
 
Management of hepatitis C among drug user patients.
 Moussalli J, Melin P, Wartelle-Bladou C, Lang JP.
Gastroenterol Clin Biol. 2007 Aug-Sep;31(8-9 Pt 3):51-5.
Abstract
 
Screening campaign of hepatitis C among underprivileged people consulting in health centres
of Lyon area, France.
Sahajian F, Vanhems P, Bailly F, et al
 Eur J Public Health. 2006 Oct 26;
 Abstract
 
Changing of hepatitis C virus genotype patterns in France at the beginning of the third
millenium: The GEMHEP GenoCII Study.
 Payan C, Roudot-Thoraval F, Marcellin P, et al 
J Viral Hepat. 2005 Jul;12(4):405-13.
 Abstract

Management of chronic hepatitis C in French departments of internal medicine and
infectious diseases.
 Cacoub P, Goderel I, Morlat P, et al  
Epidemiol Infect. 2005 Apr;133(2):305-14.|
 Abstract
Italy
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Estimating the incidence, prevalence and clinical burden of hepatitis C over time
in Italy.
 Mariano A, Scalia Tomba G, Tosti ME,  et al
Scand J Infect Dis. 2009 Jul 4:1-12.
Abstract

Changes in the prevalence of hepatitis C virus genotype among Italian injection drug users-
Relation to period of injection started.
Sereno S, Perinelli P, Laghi V.
J Clin Virol. 2009 Jun 2.
Abstract

Hepatitis C Virus Infection: Sexual or Non-Sexual Transmission Between Spouses?
A Case Report and Review of the Literature.
 Orlando R, Lirussi F. 
Infection. 2007 Sep 28;
 Abstract
Montenegro
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis C virus genotypes in Serbia and Montenegro: The prevalence and clinical significance.
 Svirtlih N, Delic D, Simonovic J, et al
World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan 21;13(3):355-60
 Paper
Norway
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Hepatitis C - a health problem also in Norway.
 Vik IS, Skaug K, Dalgard O, et al   
Tidsskr Nor Laegeforen. 2008 Feb 28;128(5):563-566.
Abstract
Portugal
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Chronic hepatitis C - Assessment in civil law: A case study.
 Santos BM, Sousa P, Mena F, et al 
J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 Feb;17(2):99-101.
 Abstract

Chronic hepatitis C - Assessment in civil law: A case study. [Portugal]
Santos BM, Sousa P, Mena F, et al
J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 Feb;17(2):99-101.
Abstract
Serbia
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Hepatitis C virus genotypes in Serbia and Montenegro: The prevalence and clinical significance.
 Svirtlih N, Delic D, Simonovic J, et al
World J Gastroenterol. 2007 Jan 21;13(3):355-60
 Paper
Spain
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Hepatitis C virus sequences from different patients confirm the existence and transmissibility of
subtype 2q, a rare subtype circulating in the metropolitan area of Barcelona, Spain.
 Martró E, Valero A, Jordana-Lluch E, et al
 Med Virol. 2011 May;83(5):820-6.
Abstract

Hepatitis C and hepatitis B-related mortality in Spain.
 García-Fulgueiras A, García-Pina R, Morant C, et al 
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2009 Apr 7
 Abstract

Tuberculosis Complicating Hepatitis C Treatment in HIV-Infected Patients.
Pérez-Elías MJ, Miguel LG, García JG, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2009 Mar 10.
Abstract
 
     Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  Risk factors for transmission of HIV infection and co-infection with HBV and HCV in a cohort of HIV patients
immigrants residing in Spain. Period 1998-2007
 F.J. Vera Méndez, J. Trujillo-Santos A. Cano-Sánchez, et al
 (XVII International AIDS Conference)
Abstract
Switzerland
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Impact of international consensus guidelines on antiviral therapy of chronic hepatitis
C patients in Switzerland.
Overbeck K, Dufour JF, Müllhaupt B,et al
Swiss Med Wkly. 2010 Feb 3
Abstract

 
      Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters
 
  POSTER
 HCV Incidence in the SHCS: A Changing Epidemic
G Wandele, T Gsponer, A Witteck,  et al
 (19 CROI)
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United Kingdom
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Estimating the variability in the risk of infection for hepatitis C in the Glasgow injecting drug user population.
Sutton AJ, McDonald SA, Palmateer N,  et al  
Epidemiol Infect. 2012 Mar 30:1-9.
Abstract

Planning for the healthcare burden of hepatitis C infection: Hepatitis C genotypes
identified in England, 2002-2007.
Brant LJ, Ramsay ME, Tweed E,  et al
J Clin Virol. 2010 Apr 15
 Abstract

Estimating hepatitis C infection acquired in England, 1986-2000.
 Balogun MA, Vyse AJ, Hesketh LM, et al
Epidemiol Infect. 2009 Mar 10:1-6
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A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
Incidence of hepatitis C in drug injectors: the role of homelessness, opiate substitution treatment,
equipment sharing, and community size.
Craine N, Hickman M, Parry JV,
Epidemiol Infect. 2009 Feb 19:1-11.
Abstract
 
A population-based record linkage study of mortality in hepatitis C-diagnosed persons with or
without HIV coinfection in Scotland.
 McDonald SA, Donaghy M, Goldberg DJ, et al
Stat Methods Med Res. 2008 Nov 26.
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Hepatitis C Action Plan for Scotland: Phase II (May 2008-March 2011).
Goldberg D, Brown G, Hutchinson S,
Euro Surveill. 2008 May 22;13(21).
 Abstract

Comparison of deaths related to Hepatitis C and AIDS in Scotland.
 Palmateer NE, Hutchinson SJ, McLeod A, et al  
J Viral Hepat. 2007 Dec;14(12):870-4.
 Abstract
 
Hepatitis C virus infection in Scotland: epidemiological review and public health challenges.
 Hutchinson SJ, Roy KM, Wadd S, et al
 Scott Med J. 2006 May;51(2):8-15.
Abstract

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