Screening of hepatitis C virus infection in adult general population in Spain.

Purpose: The aim was to estimate seroprevalence and prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in a small health area of the Valencian Community, Spain.

Patients And Methods: This is a descriptive cross-sectional study aimed at estimation of HCV infection prevalence in the whole adult population (25-70 years old), that is, a pilot study for an eventual population-based screening program.

Results: A total of 5849 participants aged 25-70 years (51% male) were invited to participate by regular mail.