From Prioritization to Universal Treatment : Successes and Challenges of Hepatitis C Virus Elimination in Italy

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Italy has had the highest prevalence of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection and mortality from HCV-related liver cancer in Europe. Although direct-acting antivirals (DAA) were initially restricted to persons with advanced fibrosis, their use has since been extended to all infected individuals; more than 244 000 persons have been treated to date. HCV liver-related mortality is expected to decline by 75% by 2030, achieving the World Health Organization target for mortality. However, Italy risks failing to meet the overall goal of eliminating HCV infection by 2030. In this light, €71.5 million have been allocated for screening initially specific target populations (persons who inject drugs, prison inmates, and the 1969-1989 birth cohort). Herein, we outline the challenges and recommendations for how to move Italy toward HCV elimination, including expanding screening programs in other populations, increasing awareness through strategic communication, sustaining DAA access, and tailoring care models to meet the needs of key populations.

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E-Artikel

Erscheinungsjahr:

2023

Erschienen:

2023

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Zur Gesamtaufnahme - volume:228

Enthalten in:

The Journal of infectious diseases - 228(2023), Suppl 3 vom: 13. Sept., Seite S211-S220

Sprache:

Englisch

Beteiligte Personen:

Kondili, Loreta A [VerfasserIn]
Craxì, Lucia [VerfasserIn]
Nava, Felice [VerfasserIn]
Babudieri, Sergio [VerfasserIn]
D'Ambrosio, Roberta [VerfasserIn]
Marcellusi, Andrea [VerfasserIn]
Mennini, Francesco Saverio [VerfasserIn]
Valle, Sabrina [VerfasserIn]
Russo, Pierluigi [VerfasserIn]
Olimpieri, Pier Paolo [VerfasserIn]
Andreoni, Massimo [VerfasserIn]
Aghemo, Alessio [VerfasserIn]

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Themen:

Antiviral Agents
Global burden of disease
HCV
HCV model of care
Inmates
Journal Article
Linkage to care
PWID
Public health
Screening
Viral hepatitis elimination
WHO elimination targets

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Date Completed 15.09.2023

Date Revised 22.09.2023

published: Print

Citation Status MEDLINE

doi:

10.1093/infdis/jiad038

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NLM362006679