| N (%) or mean ± std.dev. |
---|---|
Confirmed HCV ab+ | 10 (100.0Â %) |
HCV RNA-positive a | 4 (44.4Â %) |
ALT, IU/mL | 32.8 ± 35.4 |
AST, IU/mL | 25.2 ± 21.7 |
History of: | Â |
 Past or current IV drug use | 4 (40.0 %) |
 Blood transfusions before 1992 | 1 (10.0 %) |
 Long-term hemodialysis | 0 (0.0 %) |
 Incarceration | 1 (10.0 %) |
 Being born to HCV-infected mother | 0 (0.0 %) |
 Intranasal drug use | 2 (20.0 %) |
 Unregulated tattoo or other percutaneous exposure | 4 (40.0 %) |
Counseled about: | Â |
 Acetaminophen use | 9 (90.0 %) |
 Alcohol consumption | 10 (100.0 %) |
 Hepatitis A and B vaccination | 9 (90.0 %) |
Linked to care | 9 (90.0Â %) |
Completed follow-up questionnaire | 6 (60Â %) |