Friday, January 17, 2014

Study reveals prevalence of hepatitis C infection varies widely among Hispanics

The first study of hepatitis C infection among different Hispanic groups in the U.S. has found that infection with the virus varies widely, with Puerto Rican Hispanics much more likely than other groups to be infected. The study, led by researchers at Albert Einstein College of Medicine of Yeshiva University, highlights which Hispanic populations would benefit most from increased hepatitis C testing and treatment. It was published in the online edition of the Journal of Infectious Diseases.

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