Hepatitis C virus seroprevalence among people with sickle cell disease in Uganda: a cross-sectional study
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease
Published online on July 22, 2026
Abstract
Therapeutic Advances in Infectious Disease, Volume 13, January-December 2026.
Background:Viral hepatitis is a major cause of chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, with significant morbidity and mortality. Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at increased risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) ...
Background:Viral hepatitis is a major cause of chronic liver disease, including cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma, with significant morbidity and mortality. Individuals with sickle cell disease (SCD) are at increased risk of hepatitis C virus (HCV) ...