Guidelines for the screening, care and treatment of persons with hepatitis C infection

Overview

These are the first guidelines dealing with hepatitis C treatment produced by the World Health Organization (WHO) and complement existing guidance on the prevention of transmission of bloodborne viruses, including HCV. They are intended for policy-makers, government officials, and others working in low- and middleincome countries who are developing programmes for the screening, care and treatment of persons with HCV infection.

These guidelines serve as a framework that can allow the expansion of clinical services to patients with HCV infection, as they provide key recommendations in these areas and discuss considerations for implementation. The guidelines are also intended for health-care providers who care for persons with HCV infection in low- and middle-countries and provide them guidance in the management of patients infected with HCV.

Appendices

Appendix 1

PICO questions for the WHO Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines Evidence Reviews

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Appendix 2

GRADE template

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Appendix 3 - Evidence summaries

Appendix 4 - Decision making tables

Appendix 5

Appendix 6

Summary of declared interests of members of Guidelines Development Group

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