Elimination of hepatitis C virus in a prison: An 18-year experience.

Introduction: Despite the decrease of hepatitis C in Spanish prisons in the last years, it still remains a reservoir for infection. The aim of this work is to analyze the characteristics of these patients and the response to antiviral treatment over the last 18 years.

Methods: Retrospective observational study in inmates of Araba penitentiary center diagnosed with HCV infection between 2002 and 2020.