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Detection and treatment of HIV and hepatitis virus infections in Swiss correctional facilities

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2008
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Gerlich, M. G., Frick, U., Pirktl, L., & Uchtenhagen, A. (2008). Detection and treatment of HIV and hepatitis virus infections in Swiss correctional facilities. International Journal of Public Health, 53, 268–271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-008-6014-8

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OBJECTIVES: The aim of the study was to obtain an overview on diagnostic and therapeutic activities concerning hepatitis A, B, C virus and HIV in Swiss prisons.METHODS: A standardized questionnaire was sent to 91 prisons in the German and Italian speaking parts in October 2004; 41 institutions (45%) answered the questionnaire.RESULTS: In almost all prisons serological examinations were not done routinely, but were provided when demanded by inmates or recommended by the medical service. Vaccination against hepatitis A or B infection an

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  • Gerlich, M G
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  • Frick, Ulrich
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  • Pirktl, L
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  • Uchtenhagen, Ambros
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53

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5

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268

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271

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English

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2008-06-11

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2009-01-16

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1661-8556

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Gerlich, M. G., Frick, U., Pirktl, L., & Uchtenhagen, A. (2008). Detection and treatment of HIV and hepatitis virus infections in Swiss correctional facilities. International Journal of Public Health, 53, 268–271. https://doi.org/10.1007/s00038-008-6014-8

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