This MMWR report describes results of the Massachusetts Department of Public Health surveillance initiative to collect detailed information on hepatitis C virus (HCV) cases reported during 2007-2009 among 15-24-year olds, and to examine the data for trends through 2009. The results reveal the continued increase in rates of newly reported HCV infection among this age group. Cases were reported from all areas of the state, occurred predominantly among non-Hispanic white persons, and were equally distributed among male and females. Injecting drug use was the most common risk factor for HCV transmission.
Audiences:
Health Planners
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Transmission
Subjects:
Adolescents
Epidemiological Reporting
Publication Date:
2011
Format:
Report
5 p: b&w.; graphs, refs.