High prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus, hepatitis B and C viral infections among people who inject drugs: a potential stumbling block in the control of HIV and viral hepatitis in Tanzania
Abstract Background Tanzania has witnessed a significant decrease in the prevalence of human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and viral hepatitis in the general population attributed to several interventional measures. It is uncertain whether this decline has also occurred among people who inject drugs...
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Main Authors: | Rahim H. Kawambwa (Author), Mtebe V. Majigo (Author), Ahmed A. Mohamed (Author), Mecky I. Matee (Author) |
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