Author

Gountas I

August 16, 2018
HCV elimination among people who inject drugs. Modelling pre- and post-WHO elimination era
Summary Background Elimination of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among people who inject drugs (PWID) is a costly investment, so strategies should not only focus on eliminating the disease, but also on preventing disease resurgence. The aims of this study are to compute the minimum necessary antiviral therapies to achieve elimination with and without the additional […]

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July 12, 2016
Is elimination of HCV possible in a country with low diagnostic rate and moderate HCV prevalence?: The case of Greece
Summary Background & Aim The treatment of hepatitis C (HCV) with interferon (IFN)-free Direct-Acting Antivirals (DAAs) is anticipated to change the future burden of disease. Aim of this study is to quantify the impact of IFN-free DAAs on HCV-related morbidity and mortality in Greece under different scenarios concerning treatment coverage and primary prevention, including the […]

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