In a recent article,1 the prevalence estimates for HIV and hepatitisC (HCV) in Canada have been reversed. They should read 0.18%for HIV and 0.8% for HCV.
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Calzavara L, Ramuscak N, Burchell AN, et al. Prevalence of HIV and hepatitis C virus infections among inmates of Ontario remand facilities. CMAJ 2007;177(3):257-61.[Abstract/Free Full Text]