Diagnostics
Educational materials that cover basics of hepatitis C testing and barriers to getting diagnosed.
Materials in this section
Incidence of Sexually Transmitted Hepatitis C Virus Infection Among MSM in Japan from 2009 to 2023
HCV is known to spread as a sexually transmitted disease among MSM, and a study provided a perspective on the future prevalence of HCV in Japan. More
Role of Fibroscan in Egyptian Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C
A study demonstrated the role of fibroscan in assessment of changes in hepatic stiffness in patients with chronic HCV infection following direct-acting antiviral treatment. More
Hepatitis C Self-Testing
FIND released two publications explaining what hepatitis C self-testing is and why it is important. More
Expanding Hepatitis C Virus Testing in Myanmar: Integration with HIV Diagnostics
The feasibility and acceptability of integrating hepatitis C and HIV diagnostic testing on centralized molecular laboratory platforms in Myanmar More
HIV, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C Can Be Detected from a Single Drop of Blood, Study Shows
The dried blood spot test is ideal for places where taking a blood sample from a vein using a needle is not suitable. This includes prisons, drug rehabilitation centers and homeless shelters. More
Cost-Effectiveness of Hepatitis C Virus Self-Testing in Four Settings
A study compared cost per HCV viraemic diagnosis or cure for HCV self-testing versus facility-based HCV testing services. More
Breaking Barriers in Hepatitis C Diagnosis and Treatment for Populations at Risk
A study with people who inject drugs evaluated a minimally invasive test based on dried blood spots for the monitoring of hepatitis C virus infection. More
Feasibility of Dried Blood Spot for Hepatitis C Diagnosis
Feasibility of dried blood spot for hepatitis C diagnosis in vulnerable subjects and people living in remote areas from Brazil. More
Who to Screen for Hepatitis C: That is the Question
The identification of patients who should be screened for HCV remains one of the major challenges in the holistic control of HCV infection in India. More
Webinar: Advances in HCV Testing in Canada
CATIE and CanHepC hosted a panel discussion on the latest advances in hepatitis C testing in Canada. More
