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Advisory: Screening and Treatment of Viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders

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This Advisory is based on TIP 53, Addressing Viral Hepatitis in People with Substance Use Disorders. It offers guidance to providers and administrators in substance use disorder treatment programs on screening for, and treating clients with, hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and hepatitis C infections.

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PEP20-06-04-004
Publication Date
January 2021
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