Publications by authors named "Tabatha Fernandez"
Article Synopsis
- Patients with severe mental disorders (SMD) were systematically screened for hepatitis B and C viruses in Barcelona to assess their prevalence and work towards HCV microelimination in this group.
- The study involved two cohorts: hospitalized patients who were screened systematically and outpatients who participated voluntarily, revealing low rates of HBV (0.7%) and some HCV cases (3%) but only a few were actively infected.
- Findings suggest that the presence of HCV/HBV in SMD patients without a history of drug use is similar to that of the general population, providing insights for future health policy decisions.
