Hintergrund: Die Hepatitis C Infektion wird durch ein RNA Virus der Flavivirus Familie verursacht. Beim Menschen verläuft die Erkrankung in bis zu 75% der Fälle chronisch und kann zu Leberzirrhose, Leberversagen und hepatozellulären Karzinom führen. ...
Hepatitis C Epidemiology in Switzerland and the Role of General PractitionersAbstract. In Switzerland, more people die from the sequelae of hepatitis C than from those of HIV. Approximately 83 000 people are currently infected with the virus. More than ...
Gaps in Hepatitis C Care of People Who Use DrugsAbstract. With a 56 % prevalence of hepatitis C among people who use drugs, they are the highest risk group in Switzerland. Their insufficient access to medical care has become a huge public health issue; ...