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Differing Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection, Treatment, and Outcomes Among Migrants and Australian-Born Patients

The burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection often falls disproportionately on migrant populations within high-income countries. Differences in health literacy, language, comorbidities, and HCV genotype may influence HCV natural history.

Citation:
Taye BW, Valery PC, Strasser SI, Weltman M, et al. Differing Epidemiology of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection, Treatment, and Outcomes Among Migrants and Australian-Born Patients. J Viral Hepatitis. 2026;33(8).

Keywords:
Hepatitis C; cirrhosis; direct‐acting antiviral; direct‐acting antivirals; liver disease; liver fibrosis; survival; sustained virologic response

Abstract:
The burden of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection often falls disproportionately on migrant populations within high-income countries. Differences in health literacy, language, comorbidities, and HCV genotype may influence HCV natural history.