Hepatitis C in Sub-Saharan Africa: Urgent Need for Attention

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dc.contributor.authorLayden, Jennifer E.
dc.contributor.authorPhillips, Richard Odame
dc.contributor.authorOpare-Sem, Ohene
dc.contributor.authorAkere, Adegboyega
dc.contributor.authorSalako, Babatunde L.
dc.contributor.authoret.al
dc.date.accessioned2020-01-08T14:57:57Z
dc.date.accessioned2023-04-19T01:37:33Z
dc.date.available2020-01-08T14:57:57Z
dc.date.available2023-04-19T01:37:33Z
dc.date.issued2014-07
dc.descriptionAn article published by Oxford University Press and is available at DOI: 10.1093/ofid/ofu065en_US
dc.description.abstractThe hepatitis C virus (HCV), which was not recognized as an infectious agent until the 1980s, is responsible for a worldwide epidemic. The World Health Organization estimates global prevalence at 2.8%, with 185 million persons infected. In contrast to hepatitis B, where successful vaccine campaigns have reduced the disease burden, much less progress has been made toward the control of HCV. Phylogenetic studies suggest that HCV originated in Africa and has been endemic in some regions for at least 500–600 years. However, little is known about the epidemiology, transmission, and clinical course of HCV in Africa. With the advent of highly effective anti- HCV agents, there exists great potential to at least curb the global epidemic. For regions such as sub-Saharan Africa, however, this will require a thorough understanding of the regional population-level epidemiology, risk factors, and transmission mechanisms. Only then can effective treatment and prevention strategies be introduced.en_US
dc.description.sponsorshipKNUSTen_US
dc.identifier.citationOxford University Pressen_US
dc.identifier.urihttps://ir.knust.edu.gh/handle/123456789/11854
dc.language.isoenen_US
dc.publisherOxford University Pressen_US
dc.subjectAfrica; epidemiology; hepatitis C; transmission.en_US
dc.titleHepatitis C in Sub-Saharan Africa: Urgent Need for Attentionen_US
dc.typeArticleen_US
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