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Term: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Prevalence
Glossary Definition
Last Updated: 2023-02-09
Definition:
The percent of residents (all ages) diagnosed with Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), as defined by one or more positive laboratory tests for HCV.
Rates were age- and sex-adjusted to the Manitoba population. The definition for a positive laboratory test for HCV was developed in partnership with Cadham Provincial Laboratory (CPL) and MHSAL (Manitoba Health, Seniors and Active Living). See the
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) - Method of Identification
concept for further information.
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References
- Fransoo R, Mahar A, The Need to Know Team, Anderson A, Prior H, Koseva I, McCulloch S, Jarmasz J, Burchill S. The 2019 RHA Indicators Atlas. Winnipeg, MB: Manitoba Centre for Health Policy, 2019. [Report] [Summary] [Updates and Errata] [Additional Materials] (View)
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