SUBSTANCE USE DISORDERS AND HEPATITIS C

What is the connection? 1. High prevalence of all forms of hepatitis in patients with alcohol andsubstance use disorders. 2. Prevalence of hepatitis C (HCV) in patients with alcohol and substanceuse disorders . a. Alcohol use disorders Ð approximately 10%24. b. Substance use disorders Ð up to 90% in intravenous drug users (IVDUs)12. 3. High prevalence of substance use disorders in … ................
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