2024 Webinar: Hepatitis C Virus Treatment in Unique Populations: Individual and Public Health Implications-Hep C Virus Treatments in Unique Pops: Individuals in Public Health

Hep C Virus Treatments in Unique Pops: Individuals in Public Health

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In summary, Dr. Mary Thompson and Dr. Gia Landry discussed the treatment of hepatitis C in unique patient populations, focusing on pregnant individuals and those who are incarcerated. Dr. Landry highlighted her work treating hepatitis C in the Louisiana Correctional System, emphasizing the importance of screening and treatment in this population. She also addressed challenges such as affordability, implementation, and disruptions in treatment due to movement between facilities. Dr. Kushner provided insights on hepatitis C treatment in pregnancy, emphasizing the need for universal screening during pregnancy and discussing the safety and efficacy of direct-acting antivirals during pregnancy and breastfeeding. She mentioned ongoing studies and real-world data on the use of DAAs in pregnancy. The session highlighted the importance of targeted interventions and integrated care models to improve hepatitis C treatment outcomes in these unique patient populations.

Keywords

Dr. Mary Thompson

Dr. Gia Landry

hepatitis C treatment

pregnant individuals

incarcerated individuals

Louisiana Correctional System

universal screening

direct-acting antivirals

pregnancy and breastfeeding

integrated care models