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- Hepatitis C is a common but often undiagnosed bloodborne illness, causing chronic liver disease in about 25% of those infected.
- High-risk groups can see prevalence rates soar to 80%, while the general U.S. rate is 1.7%.
- Screening high-risk populations is beneficial, but there’s not enough evidence to support universal adult screening, and issues like high treatment costs hinder prevention efforts.
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Hepatitis C is an under-diagnosed and prevalent bloodborne illness, resulting in chronic cirrhosis in up to 25% of those infected. While the overall prevalence in the United States is 1.7%, high-risk populations may have up to 80% prevalence. The mechanism of transmission is well understood, but effective preventive measures are hampered by economic, social, and political factors. Antiviral treatment is expensive, and efficacy ranges from 40% to 85%. The value of screening high-risk populations has been demonstrated, and should be expanded; however, there is insufficient evidence to recommend universal screening for adults.
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