Injection Drug Users and Viral Hepatitis Injection drug users (IDUs) are at risk for Hepatitis B virus (HBV) and Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection through the sharing of needles and drug-preparation equipment. In addition, outbreaks of Hepatitis A infection have been reported among IDUs; such outbreaks are believed to occur through both percutaneous and fecal-oral routes. The Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices recommends that IDUs get vaccinated against Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B. Because of higher rates of infection among this population, CDC also recommends testing IDUs for chronic HBV and HCV infection. Source:cdc.gov
Posted on: Thu, 23 Jan 2014 20:08:27 +0000
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