Outcome of a hepatitis C outbreak among patients in a pain management clinic.

Background And Aims: The aims of this study are to evaluate the natural history and response to therapy of patients following a hepatitis C outbreak in a pain management clinic.

Methods: A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who acquired hepatitis C virus (HCV) at a pain management clinic. Medical records were retrospectively reviewed for 77% of patients with hepatitis C included in the outbreak to obtain data regarding laboratory results, treatment, and outcomes.