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September 10, 2025

Prevalence of Human Immunodeficiency Virus Coinfection with Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C and its Sociodemographic Correlates among Prison Inmates of Northeast India.

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SHSanayaima HanjabamVLVictoria LoukrakpamTTTamphasana Thounaojam

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Overview

Observational analysis reveals high HIV coinfection with hepatitis B or C among inmates, suggesting significant health risks.

Key Points

  • HIV coinfection with hepatitis B and C is prevalent among prison inmates, highlighting a key public health concern.
  • The study found that HCV monoinfection was observed in 10.77% of inmates, while HIV and HCV coinfection was at 4.71%.
  • This observational analysis utilized data from the HIV Sentinel Surveillance conducted in multiple prisons across Northeast India.
  • The findings highlight the urgent need for targeted interventions to address viral infections in correctional facilities.

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Hanjabam et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23b8fb210217d647853a5https://doi.org/10.4103/ijph.ijph_1110_24
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