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     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 Epidemiology of hepatitis C in Europe.
 Negro F.
Dig Liver Dis. 2014 Dec 15;46S5:S158-S164
 Paper

Severity of liver disease among chronic hepatitis C patients: an observational study of 4594 patients in 5 EU countries.
Marcellin P, Grotzinger K, Theodore D, et al
J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Aug 4
 Abstract

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
 
 

Care of hepatitis C virus infection in France: modifications in three consecutive surveys between 1995 and 2010.
 Geri G, Maynard M, Rosenthal E, et al
 Liver Int. 2014 Oct;34(9):1349-57
 Abstract

How did chronic hepatitis C impact costs related to hospital health care in France in 2009?
 Rotily M, Vainchtock A, Jouaneton B, et al
Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2012 Dec 26..
Abstract

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
 
Germany
       
          Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Cost of treating hepatitis C in Germany: a retrospective multicenter analysis.
 Stahmeyer JT, Rossol S, Bert F,  et al 
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2014 Aug 20.
Abstract

FULL-TEXT ARTICLE
 German cohort of HCV mono-infected and HCV/HIV co-infected patients reveals relative under-treatment of co-infected patients.
 Beisel C, Heuer M, Otto B,  et al 
AIDS Res Ther. 2014 Jul 1;11:16.
 Paper

 Noncompliance with guidelines for the treatment of hepatitis C is frequent in daily practice.
 Niederau C, Mauss S, Böker K, et al
 Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2013 Jun 6
 Abstract

Transmission of Hepatitis C virus among people who inject drugs: viral stability and association with drug preparation equipment.
 Doerrbecker J, Behrendt P, Mateu-Gelabert P,  et al
J Infect Dis. 2012 Nov 5
 Abstract
Italy
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
Distribution Pattern of Hepatitis C Virus Genotypes and Correlation with Viral Load and Risk Factors in Chronic Positive Patients.
Petruzziello A, Coppola N, Loquercio G, et al
Intervirology. 2014 Aug 22;57(6):311-318.
 Abstract

Back to the origin of HCV 2c subtype and spreading to the Calabria Region (Southern Italy) over the last two centuries: a phylogenetic study.
Marascio N, Ciccozzi M, Equestre M,  et al
 Infect Genet Evol. 2014 Jun 25.
Abstract

Economic Assessment of an Anti-HCV Screening Program in Italy.
Ruggeri M, Coretti S, Gasbarrini A, Cicchetti A.
 Value Health. 2013 Sep-Oct;16(6):965-72.
Abstract
Long-term follow-up of hepatitis C virus-positive patients with persistently normal serum transaminases.
La Spada E, Soresi M, Giannitrapani L,  et al
Ann Hepatol. 2013 Jan;12(1):36-43.
 Abstract

Hepatitis C virus infection among drug addicts in Italy.
Stroffolini T, D’Egidio PF, Aceti A,  et al
J Med Virol. 2012 Oct;84(10):1608-1612.
 Abstract

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
 
    Conference Reports, Abstracts, and Posters 
 
  Prognostic value of FIB4 in HIV positive patients of the Icona cohort co-infected or not with HCV
C. Mussini, P. Lorenzini, A. De Luca, et al
 (XX International AIDS Conference)
 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
The Netherlands
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Changes in HIV RNA and CD4 cell count following acute HCV infection in chronically HIV-infected individuals.
 Gras L, de Wolf F, Smit C, Prins M,  et al 
J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2014 Dec 31
 Abstract

Patient adherence to antiviral treatment for chronic hepatitis B and C: a systematic review.
Lieveld FI, van Vlerken LG, Siersema PD, van Erpecum KJ. 
Ann Hepatol. 2013 May-Jun;12(3):380-91.
Abstract
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
Poland
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Forecasting the disease burden of chronic hepatitis C virus in Poland.
 Flisiak R, Halota W, Tomasiewicz K,  et al
Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Jan;27(1):70-6
 Abstract

Hepatitis C in Poland in 2011.
 Rosińska M, Parda N, Stepień M.
Przegl Epidemiol. 2013;67(2):247-51,
Abstract

Distribution of HCV genotypes in Poland.
 Panasiuk A, Flisiak R, Mozer-Lisewska I,  et al 
Przegl Epidemiol. 2013;67(1):11-6, 99-103
 Abstract

Seroprevalence of hepatitis C virus infection among surgical nurses, their patients and blood donation candidates in Poland.
Ganczak M, Korzeń M, Szych Z.
 J Hosp Infect. 2012 Oct 27.
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.
Santos BM, Sousa P, Mena F, et al
J Forensic Leg Med. 2010 Feb;17(2):99-101.
Abstract
Romania
 

     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries

  The risk for hepatitis C infection in blood donors in Cluj County, Romania.
Hâţu G, Brumboiu MI, Czernichow P, Bocşan IS.
 Transfus Clin Biol. 2014 May 2
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
 
 
Labour productivity losses caused by premature death associated with hepatitis C in Spain.
Oliva-Moreno J, Peña-Longobardo LM, Alonso S, Fernández-Bolaños A,  et al
 Eur J Gastroenterol Hepatol. 2015 Mar 31
 Abstract

Core amino acid variation at position 110 is associated with sustained virological response in Caucasian patients with chronic hepatitis C virus 1b infection.
 Di Lello FA, Mira JA, Neukam K, et al
Arch Virol. 2014 Aug 27.
Abstract

Prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Alcoholic Patients: Cohort Study and Systematic Review.
Novo-Veleiro I, Calle CD, Domínguez-Quibén S,  et al
Alcohol Alcohol. 2013 May 19.
 Abstract

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
 
  HIV, hepatitis B and C virus infections in heroin abusers enrolled in the Methadone Maintenance Program in metropolitan Barcelona, Spain 1992-2010
 I. Rivas, E. Faure, E. Martínez, et al
 (XIX International AIDS Conference)
 Abstract

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
 
  Accessing Hepatitis C patients who are difficult to reach: it is time to overcome barriers.
 Bruggmann P
J Viral Hepat. 2012 Dec;19(12):829-35.
Abstract

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

Turkey
 
 
        Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
  Relationship between IL28B gene rs8099917 polymorphism and SVR in Turkish patients with hepatitis C virus genotype 1.
Akkız H, Akgöllü E, Bekar A,  et al
Clin Res Hepatol Gastroenterol. 2015 Apr 6.
Abstract

Distribution of hepatitis C virus genotypes in patients with chronic hepatitis C infection in Western Turkey.
 Altuglu I, Soyler I, Ozacar T, Erensoy S. 
Int J Infect Dis. 2007 Oct 15;
 Abstract
United Kingdom
 
     Journal Papers, Abstracts, and Commentaries
 
 
High prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV) in the emergency department (ED) of a London hospital: should we be screening for HCV in ED attendees?
Orkin C, Leach E, Flanagan S, et al
 Epidemiol Infect. 2015 Feb 12:1-4
 Abstract

Screening for Hepatitis C in injecting and ex-injecting drug users in North East Essex.
Bishton E, Oluboyede F, Grylls E, Woods L, Thomas S.
 Public Health. 2014 Nov;128(11):1036-8.
 Abstract

Public health boards fail to prioritise hepatitis C.
Kleebauer A.
Nurs Stand. 2014 May 16;28(37):0.
 Abstract

Attendance at specialist hepatitis clinics and initiation of antiviral treatment among persons chronically infected with hepatitis C: examining the early impact of Scotland’s Hepatitis C Action Plan.
 McDonald SA, Hutchinson SJ, Innes HA,  et al
J Viral Hepat. 2014 May;21(5):366-76.
 Abstract

Living with hepatitis C: a phenomenological study
Hill R, Pfeil M, Moore J, Richardson B.
 J Clin Nurs. 2014 May 9.
Abstract

Gender differences in hepatitis C seroprevalence and suboptimal vaccination and hepatology services uptake amongst substance misusers.
Marufu M, Williams H, Hill SL, et al
 J Med Virol. 2012 Nov;84(11):1737-43.
 Abstract

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
 Abstract
 
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.
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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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