[Hepatitis C virus screening in drug users in an addiction out-patient unit].

Aim: To investigate the feasibility and efficacy of hepatitis C virus screening in drug users in an addiction out-patient unit.

Patients And Methods: All patients followed in an addiction out-patient unit were asked to undergo anti-hepatitis C virus antibody testing; further evaluation and treatment if indicated, were offered to positive patients. When treatment was initiated (Metavir score >=F2), patients were followed-up both by the hepatologist and the out-patient unit physician.