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Table 5 Historic HCV care processes in Phase 2 subjects who reported previous positive HCV test in Phase 1

From: ‘HepCheck Dublin’: an intensified hepatitis C screening programme in a homeless population demonstrates the need for alternative models of care

 

n = 48

Tested for Hepatitis C

 Positive diagnosis

48 (100%)

Status of infection

 Cleared/SVR

4 (8%)

 Chronic

6 (13%)

 Unknown

38 (79%)

Further testing

 Ultrasound

18 (38%)

 Liver biopsy

7 (15%)

 Fibroscan

2 (4%)

Referred to specialist care

30 (63%)

Attended specialist care

18 (38%)

 Stopped attending

9 (19%)

 Offered treatment

7 (15%)

Not treated, but would like to be treated now

34 (71%)

  1. SVR Sustained virologic response