The purpose of this study was to establish a working treatment database of Hepatitis C infected inmates in Massachusetts state correctional facilities. As of March 2005, 262 inmates had been treated for HCV. Overall demographics and characteristics of the inmates treated were summarized. Important results include a majority of inmates treated are Caucasian, male and HCV genotype 1. Additionally, nearly half of the inmates treated responded to treatment, reaching an undetectable HCV viral load. This database will continue to grow as more inmates are treated for HCV.

• This report represents the work of one or more WPI undergraduate students submitted to the faculty as evidence of completion of a degree requirement. WPI routinely publishes these reports on its website without editorial or peer review.

Creator

• Kelly, Tara M.

Publisher

• Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Identifier

• 05D271M

Advisor

• Rulfs, Jill

Year

• 2005

Date created

• 2005-01-01

Resource type

• Major Qualifying Project

Major

• Biology & Biotechnology

Rights statement

• In Copyright