Publications by authors named "Paula Renata Tedesco de Carvalho"
High prevalence of Hepatitis C Virus infection among people who use crack cocaine in an important international drug trafficking route in Central-West Region Brazil.
Vivianne de Oliveira Landgraf de Castro Saleem Kamili Joseph C Forbi Andréa Cristina Stabile Elizeu Ferreira da Silva Paula Renata Tedesco de Carvalho
Infect Genet Evol
November 2020
Article Synopsis
- A study in Central-West Brazil investigated the prevalence, risk factors, and genetic diversity of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among crack cocaine users, finding a 4.5% infection rate.
- Among the infected, various HCV genotypes were identified, with the most common being 1a.
- The research highlights a significant association between previous intravenous drug use and HCV infection, suggesting the need for public health interventions like harm reduction and testing services for users in this area.