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Background: Accurate identification of the mode of transmission (MoT) of HIV is critical for effective prevention. However, stigma associated with behaviors such as injecting drug use (IDU) and sex between men (MSM) can lead to misclassification of MoT data. This study replicates the methodology used in Ukraine to assess MoT misclassification and trends in Kyrgyzstan, with the aim of informing evidence-based epidemic control strategies.
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November 2025
Department of Intelligent Systems Engineering, Indiana University, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States. Electronic address:
HIV and HCV Co-infection continues to be a significant public health problem globally especially within high-risk groups. Monitoring viral loads with precision helps direct treatment choices and measure treatment success while preventing resistance to drugs. Traditional laboratory-based testing faces limitations due to restricted accessibility and dependence on centralized facilities along with the complex process of quantifying both HIV and HCV viral loads which impedes worldwide control measures for these viruses.
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September 2025
The Kirby Institute, University of New South Wales, Australia.
Background: Understanding patient preferences for hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing is essential to improve uptake and support elimination efforts. Despite innovative testing modalities, limited research examines how preferences influence testing choices. This study compared the uptake of HCV testing modalities when participants were given a choice.
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September 2025
Department of Infectious Diseases, Copenhagen University Hospital, Kettegaard Alle 30, DK-2650 Hvidovre, Denmark; Department of Clinical Medicine, Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences, University of Copenhagen, Blegdamsvej 3B, DK-2200 Copenhagen, Denmark. Electronic address:
Background: Hepatitis C virus infection remains a major public health challenge, particularly among people who inject drugs. Despite the availability of highly effective direct-acting antiviral treatment, many remain undiagnosed and untreated. Self-collection for hepatitis C may improve testing uptake in this marginalized population.
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July 2025
Population Health Sciences, Bristol Medical School, University of Bristol, Bristol, United Kingdom.
Pakistan has the largest national burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections (9.8 million). High levels of testing and treatment are needed to achieve HCV elimination, but little data exists on this in Pakistan.
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