Health · Canarias · 01.10, 10:50
HCV virus occurs four times more often in people with severe mental disorders
Active HCV virus infection occurs approximately four times more often in patients with severe mental disorders than in the general population.
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According to SEPSM, SEPD and AEEH, up to 58% of these cases have no identifiable risk factors.
These organisations indicate that limiting screening tests only to people known to be at risk may lead to missed diagnoses.
On 1 October we observe World Hepatitis C Day.
People with mental disorders should have easier access to HCV virus testing.
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