Hepatitis C: On the Rise

Source: PhoenixCME.org

Hepatitis C, a bloodborne viral infection which can lead to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis and liver cancer, has now surpassed HIV as a cause of death in the USA. An eye opening article, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, can be found here.


Much like HIV, these findings call for a more comprehensive public health strategy that focuses on a) early detection (screening and testing) and b) treatment. This would take a coordinated healthcare system, which we do not have, and resources, which are in short supply. 

It is Monday, back to the grind.