Risk of hepatitis C virus transmission through drug preparation equipment: a systematic and methodological review

DE P. ; E. ROY ; J. F. BOIVIN ; J. COX ; C. MORISSETTE | 2008
Dans Journal of Viral Hepatitis (Vol.15, n°4, April 2008) Article : Périodique

The use of blood-contaminated drug preparation equipment is believed to be associated with the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV) among injection drug users (IDUs), but the extent of HCV infection risk is unclear. The objective of this revi[...]

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Social network-related risk factors for bloodborne virus infections among injection drug users receiving syringes through secondary exchange

DE P. ; J. COX ; J. F. BOIVIN ; R. W. PLATT ; A. M. JOLLY | 2008
Périodique

Secondary syringe exchange (SSE) refers to the exchange of sterile syringes between injection drug users (IDUs). To date there has been limited examination of SSE in relation to the social networks of IDUs. This study aimed to identify character[...]

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