MMWR Vol. 62 / Early Release ► Vital Signs: Evaluation of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Testing and Reporting — Eight U.S. Sites, 2005–2010

MMWR Vol. 62 / Early Release

	Early Release Volume 62, Early Release May 7, 2013

Vital Signs: Evaluation of Hepatitis C Virus Infection Testing and Reporting — Eight U.S. Sites, 2005–2010
Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is a serious public health problem. New infections continue to occur, and morbidity and mortality are increasing among an estimated 2.7–3.9 million persons in the United States living with HCV infection. CDC analyzed surveillance data from eight U.S. sites during 2005–2011 to determine the proportion of persons newly reported on the basis of a positive test result for HCV infection. This report summarizes the results of that analysis.
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