Prevalence of Infection with Hepatitis B and C Viruses and Co-infection with HIV in Three Jails: A Case for Viral Hepatitis Prevention in Jails in the United States

Abstract

Hepatitis B vaccination and targeted testing for hepatitis C virus (HCV) are recommended for jails with medical services available. This study estimates hepatitis B virus (HBV) and HCV infection prevalence

Hepatitis C and B prevalence in Spanish prisons

“…These characteristics, together with the condition of being incarcerated in crowded conditions, have resulted in an elevated prevalence of viral hepatitis infection [1][2][3][4][5][6][7][8][9]. It was estimated that, in the prison population in Spain, the prevalence of HCV infection was between 38.2 and 48% [10][11][12][13] and that of VHB surface antigen (HBsAg) was approximately 3.8% [12].…”

Directly Observed versus Self-administered Antiretroviral Therapies: Preference of HIV-Positive Jailed Inmates in San Francisco

“…They may be incarcerated for weeks to months and have high rates of illicit substance or alcohol addiction. 1,2,7 Due to chronic infections and the effect of incarceration on health status, 2,5,[8][9][10][11][12] they are a target population for whom availability of antiretroviral (ARV) therapy and general medical care is essential. Introduction and continuation of ARV therapy can be offered while a person is incarcerated, but there are many concerns regarding optimal methods to deliver care in order to maximize personal and public health benefits.…”

Mahkûmlarda Hepatit A, Hepatit B, Hepatit C ve HIV İnfeksiyonu Göstergelerinin Taranması

“…Bu çalışmada hepatit B ve C'li olguların 20-39 yaş grubunda daha yoğun olduğu bildirilmiştir. HIV pozitif olguların %38'inde Anti-HCV pozitifliği var olup, %50'si hepatit B ile infektedir ve %8,2'sinde kronik hepatit B infeksiyonu mevcuttur (18). Bu çalışmada damar içi ilaç kullanımı gibi risk faktörü sayılan faktörler sorgulanmamıştır.…”