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Hepatitis C treatment program in Maputo, Mozambique, the challenge of genotypes and key populations: A 5-year retrospective analysis of routine programmatic data.

Anne LoarecAna Gabriela GutierrezGil MuvaleAleny CoutoAude NguyenSabine YerlyYolanda PintoNatercia MadeiraAlan GonzalesLucas MolfinoIza CigleneckiNatalia Tamayo Antabak
Published in: Health science reports (2023)
We found varied genotypes, including some identified as difficult-to-treat subtypes. People who used drugs were more likely to present genotype 1. In addition, opioid substitution therapy was key for these patients to achieve cure. Access to second-generation direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) and integration of HCV care with harm reduction are crucial to program effectiveness.
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