Jail-Based HCV Testing, Treatment May Deliver Substantial Community Returns

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Source: MedPage Today

Original: https://www.medpagetoday.com/infectiousdisease/hepatitis/120462...

Published: Tue, 24 Mar 2026 14:11:42 -0400

A simulation analysis shows that hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment in prisons for people who inject drugs could be a cost-effective way to reduce infections and deaths. These interventions would bring significant returns to the community. The combination of HCV testing and treatment is a key element of the strategy to eliminate the virus from the prison environment. The study highlights the potential of such measures in settings with a high risk of HCV transmission through shared needles.