HCV infection in intravenous drug users: Results of the antiviral therapy and the questions of the compliance

Abstract

Background: Intravenous drug use, tattoo and piercing are recently the most important pathways in the spreading of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection. Screening for anti-HCV, hepatitis B virus and HIV in intravenous drug users (IDUs) are available in Hungarian Drug Outpatient Clinics. The prevalence of anti-HCV in IDUs is high (60–80%) worldwide and shows a relatively low (20–22%) value in Hungary.