Further evaluation is required to determine whether longer term PROSTALAC retention may be appropriate for specific patient groups.

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The introduction of routine screening of blood donors by HCV NAT was directly responsible for the early detection and investigation of an unusual case of HCV infection involving a regular donor. Genomic sequencing studies provided firm evidence of patient-to-patient transmission of HCV in an IV clinic. The report clearly demonstrates the value of molecular fingerprinting in tracking nosocomial HCV infections.