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  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Small State Correctional Systems Handle Growing Hep C Cases
 Positive Populations Vol 6 No1
 News Feature
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Georgia DOC Medical Direct Lays Out HCV Treatment Costs
 Positive Populations Vol 6 No 2
News Feature

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
A WEEK IN REVIW FEATURED REPORT
A golden opportunity: the treatment of hepatitis C in HIV-infected inmates.
McGovern B .
J Addict Dis. 2008;27(2):69-73.
 Abstract
 
Increasing the uptake of hepatitis C virus testing among injecting drug users in
specialist drug treatment and prison settings by using dried blood spots for
diagnostic testing: a cluster randomized controlled trial.
Hickman M, McDonald T, Judd A, et al 
 J Viral Hepat. 2007 Dec 11
Abstract
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Deadly disregard: government refusal to implement evidence-based measures to
prevent HIV and hepatitis C virus infections in prisons
Elliott R   
CMAJ 2007 177: 262-264.
 Paper
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C virus infections among inmates of Ontario remand facilities
Calzavara L, Ramuscak N, Burchell AN, et al 
CMAJ 2007 177: 257-261
 Paper
 
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
 Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C virus infections among inmates of Quebec provincial prisons
Poulin C, Alary M, Lambert G, et al 
CMAJ 2007 177: 252-256
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Prisons, hepatitis C and harm minimisation.
Levy MH, Treloar C, McDonald RM, Booker N. 
Med J Aust. 2007 Jun 18;186(12):647-9.
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 I just keep thinking I haven't got it because I'm not yellow: A qualitative study of the factors
that influence the uptake of Hepatitis C testing by prisoners.
Khaw FM, Stobbart L, Murtagh MJ.
BMC Public Health. 2007 Jun 7;7(1):98
 Paper
 
Hepatitis C in prison settings: screening and therapy are improving.
 Remy Et Les Ucsa De France AJ.  
Presse Med. 2006 Sep;35(9 Pt 1):1249-54.
Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
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 The Case of Scott Ortiz: A clash between criminal justice and public health.
Venters HD, Razvi AM, Tobia MS, Drucker E.
Harm Reduct J. 2006 Jul 24;3(1):21
PDF Paper
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
FULL TEXT ARTICLE
[US]  Legal Environment and Hepatitis C Treatment
Positive Populations  Vol 8, No 1
 Paper
 
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 Estimating the cost-effectiveness of detecting cases of chronic hepatitis C infection on
reception into prison.
Sutton AJ, Edmunds WJ, Gill ON.
BMC Public Health. 2006 Jun 27;6(1):170
 Paper
 
A Missed Opportunity: Hepatitis C Screening of Prisoners
Macalino, GE  Dhawan D,  Rich JD 
Am J Public Health 2005;95 1739-1740
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Hepatitis C and HIV in incarcerated populations: fights, bites, searches, and syringes
Zalumas JC, Rose CD.
J Assoc Nurses AIDS Care. 2003 Sep-Oct;14(5 Suppl):108S-115S.
 Abstract
Epidemiology/Incidence Studies
 
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
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MBL2 and Hepatitis C Virus Infection among Injection Drug Users.
Brown EE, Zhang M, Zarin-Pass R, et al  
BMC Infect Dis. 2008 May 1;8(1):57
Paper
 
Correlates of hepatitis C virus infection among incarcerated Ghanaians: a national multicentre
study.
Adjei AA, Armah HB, Gbagbo F, et al  
 J Med Microbiol. 2007 Mar;56(Pt 3):391-7.
Abstract
 
Acute hepatitis C virus infection in incarcerated injection drug users.
McGovern BH, Wurcel A, Kim AY, et al
Clin Infect Dis. 2006 Jun 15;42(12):1663-70.
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The prevalence of HCV antibody in South Australian prisoners.
Miller ER, Bi P, Ryan P. et al   
J Infect. 2005 Nov 25;
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Hepatitis B, hepatitis C, and HIV in correctional populations: a review of epidemiology and
prevention.
Weinbaum CM, Sabin KM, Santibanez SS.
AIDS. 2005 Oct;19 Suppl 3:S41-6.
 Abstract
 
Community incidence of hepatitis B and C among reincarcerated women.
Macalino GE, Vlahov D, Dickinson BP, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2005 Oct 1;41(7):998-1002.
Abstract
 
Prevalence and Incidence of HIV, Hepatitis B Virus, and Hepatitis C Virus Infections
Among Males in Rhode Island Prisons.
Macalino GE, Vlahov D, Sanford-Colby S, et al
Am J Public Health. 2004 Jul;94(7):1218-23.
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High rate of spontaneous clearance of acute hepatitis C virus genotype 3 infection.
Lehmann M, Meyer MF, Monazahian M,  et al
J Med Virol. 2004 Jul;73(3):387-91.
 Abstract

Hepatitis C transmission and HIV post-exposure prophylaxis after needle-and syringe-
sharing in Australian prisons.
O'Sullivan BG, Levy MH, Dolan KA, et al.
Med J Aust 2003 Jun 2;178(11):546-549
 Abstract
   
  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Hepatitis B Outbreak in a State Correctional Facility, 2000.
CDC
MMWR June 29, 2001 / 50(25);529-532
Paper
Prevention
 

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
Prevention and control of infections with hepatitis viruses in correctional settings. Centers
for Disease Control and Prevention.
Weinbaum C, Lyerla R, Margolis HS;
MMWR Recomm Rep. 2003 Mar 14;52(10):205-14.
Paper
Clinical  Management
Drugs

         Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

 
Clinical Outcomes of Hepatitis C Treatment in a Prison Setting: Feasibility and
Effectiveness for Challenging Treatment Populations.
Maru DS, Bruce RD, Basu S, Altice FL, et al 
Clin Infect Dis. 2008 Aug 20.
Abstract
 
A golden opportunity: the treatment of hepatitis C in HIV-infected inmates.
McGovern B .
J Addict Dis. 2008;27(2):69-73.
 Abstract

Expert recommendations for the diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection
in the prison setting.
Saiz de la Hoya-Zamacola P, Marco-Mourino A, et al
Enferm Infecc Microbiol Clin. 2006 Nov;24(9):568-75.
 Abstract
 
A WEEK-IN-REVIEW FEATURED REPORT
A framework for management of hepatitis C in prisons.
Spaulding AC, Weinbaum CM, Lau DT, et al
Ann Intern Med. 2006 May 16;144(10):762-9
 Abstract
 
Treatment of chronic Hepatitis C in Canadian prison inmates.
Farley JD, Wong VK, Chung HV, et al  
Can J Gastroenterol. 2005 Mar;19(3):153-6.
 Abstract
 
Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus in the virginia department of corrections: can
compliance overcome racial differences to response?
Sterling RK, Hofmann CM, Luketic VA
Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 May;99(5):866-72
 Abstract
 
Treatment of chronic hepatitis C virus in the virginia department of corrections: can
compliance overcome racial differences to response?
Sterling RK, Hofmann CM, Luketic VA, et al 
Am J Gastroenterol. 2004 May;99(5):866-72.
Abstract

Treatment of chronic hepatitis C in a state correctional facility.
Allen SA, Spaulding AC, Osei AM
Ann Intern Med 2003 Feb 4;138(3):187-90
Abstract
Drugs
 
Interferon alfa-2b

          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Interferon alfa-2b and ribavirin: new indication. In children: more risks than in adults.
 [No authors listed 
Prescrire Int. 2007 Apr;16(88):63-5.
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