Increasing mortality associated with the more recent epidemic wave of hepatitis C virus infection in Northern Italy

According to data available for selected countries on the burden of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, ongoing transmission through intravenous drug use is displayed by a higher prevalence in young males, while historical transmission through unsafe traditional and medical practices is reflected by an older infected population [1]. While the overall prevalence of HCV infection is decreasing in most countries, morbidity and mortality attributable to HCV are expected to increase as the current infected population progresses to the advanced stages of liver disease [2]. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.