JAMA Internal Medicine· 2026Q1
Universal Opt-Out Hepatitis C Virus Testing and Treatment on Entry in California State Prisons
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Short summary
Universal opt-out hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing upon entry to California state prisons identified a high prevalence of HCV infection, with a significant proportion of individuals initiating treatment.
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Key points
- Universal opt-out HCV testing was implemented for all individuals entering California state prisons.
- The program aimed to identify and treat HCV infections within the incarcerated population.
- The study investigated testing and treatment outcomes associated with this universal screening approach.
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Abstract
This cross-sectional study investigates hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment outcomes among individuals entering California state prisons with universal opt-out HCV testing on entry.
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Field: Hepatology
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