New Evidence Available
Updated Recommendation
A new evidence synthesis was published:2022, Updated recommendations on treatment of adolescents and children with chronic HCV infection: policy brief.
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GuidelineGuidelines for the care and treatment of persons diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C virus infection
Year of Publication2018
Issuing InstitutionWorld Health Organization
Recommendation
Status
Retired
Recommended in favor
Strong
Certainty of evidence
Moderate
WHO recommends offering treatment to all individuals (with the exception of pregnant women) diagnosed with HCV infection who are 12 years of age or older, irrespective of disease stage.
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Guideline
Consolidated guidelines on HIV, viral hepatitis and STI prevention, diagnosis, treatment and care for key populations
Year2022
InstitutionWHO