Hepatitis C virus infection characteristics and treatment outcomes in Canadian immigrants.

Curtis L CooperDaniel ReadMarie-Louise VachonBrian ConwayAlexander WongAlnoor RamjiSergio BorgiaEd TamLisa BarrettDan SmythJordan J FeldSam Leenull null

Published in: BMC public health (2020)

A diverse immigrant population is engaging care in Canada, initiating HCV antiviral therapy in an equitable fashion and achieving SVR proportions similar to Canada-born patients. Our Canadian experience may be of value in informing HCV elimination efforts in economically developed regions.

Keyphrases

hepatitis c virus
end stage renal disease
hepatitis c virus infection
chronic kidney disease
healthcare
newly diagnosed
quality improvement
palliative care
peritoneal dialysis
stem cells
patient reported outcomes
pain management
hiv infected
chronic pain
gestational age
health insurance