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Tuesday, May 26, 2015

Injection Drug Use Fuels Rise In Hepatitis C Cases

The rise in injection drug use across the country, especially the eastern U.S., is fueling an outbreak of hepatitis C. Outreach workers are offering clean needles and testing to contain the spread.

Source:  http://www.npr.org/2015/05/26/409804741/injection-drug-use-fuels-rise-in-hepatitis-c-cases


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