LYCOS RETRIEVER 
Hepatitis C: Hiv Rna
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The structure of the hepatitis C virus consists of a core of genetic material (RNA), surrounded by an icosahedral protective shell of protein, and further encased in a lipid (fatty) envelope of cellular origin. Two viral envelope glycoproteins, E1 and E2, are embedded in the lipid envelope.[1]
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Effect of micronutrients and iron supplementation on hemoglobin, iron status, and plasma hepatitis C and HIV RNA levels in female injection drug users: a controlled clinical trial. Semba RD, et al. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2007 Jul 1;45(3):298-303.
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Currently, there is no vaccine to hepatitis C, but research is in progress. Like HIV, HCV can mutate easily, which makes vaccine development complicated. As no vaccine exists, all measures should be taken to prevent HCV transmission.
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NY Prison health care is killing inmates By MARY BETH PFEIFFER An estimated 10,000 inmates suffer from Hepatitis C; another 6,000 are infected with HIV. Complaints about substandard care are legion. click here
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PATIENTS AND METHODS: Levels of HCV RNA were measured in serum in 96 consecutive patients with chronic hepatitis type C using a signal amplification assay. The relation between viraemic values and the corresponding viral load in the liver was assessed in a subgroup of 21 patients in whom HCV RNA was measured in serum samples and liver specimens obtained at the same time.
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Leading experts from across the country discussed prevention and treatment of HIV and hepatitis among drug users in various settings-- from communities to prisons. Issues included the impact of drug use-related HIV and/or hepatitis among adolescents, women, the aging, criminal offenders and families. Emphasis was placed on finding practical, culturally relevant methods to reach drug users such as motivational interviewing, psychodrama and effective case management.
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