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HCV Treatment Guidelines


Hepatitis C treatment guidelines published by the American Association for the Study of Liver Disease and the Infectious Diseases Society of America, and the Federal Bureau of Prisons have stated that all people with hepatitis C are candidates for treatment. However, they state that healthcare providers, including in prisons and jails, should prioritize patients with the greatest need for medical treatment. Unfortunately, because there are so many people with hepatitis C in prison and jail, this means treatment options are often very limited.

 

To read more about what might prioritize someone for treatment, and what someone can do if they aren't currently eligible for treatment: 

STATE TREATMENT GUIDELINES, NHCN Handout, Updated July 2018                                                               


Federal Prisons Treatment Guidelines
These guidelines are not requirements. State prisons create their own treatment protocols. Many state prisons model their protocols based on these guidelines.                                                                     

EVALUATION AND MANAGEMENT OF CHRONIC HEPATITIS C VIRUS (HCV) INFECTION, Federal Bureau of Prisons, August 2018

 

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