Where are we on the path to eliminate hepatitis C virus ?
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C<strong>on</strong>trol vs. Eliminati<strong>on</strong> vs. Eradicati<strong>on</strong><br />
‣C<strong>on</strong>trol: Reducti<strong>on</strong> In Prevalence,<br />
Morbidity/Mortality Of An Infectious Disease To A<br />
Locally Acceptable Level.<br />
‣Eliminati<strong>on</strong>: Reducti<strong>on</strong> To Zero Of The<br />
Incidence Of Disease Or Infecti<strong>on</strong> In A Defined<br />
Geographical Area, But Requires C<strong>on</strong>tinued<br />
Measures To Prevent Re-establishment Of<br />
Transmissi<strong>on</strong><br />
‣Eradicati<strong>on</strong>: Permanent Reducti<strong>on</strong> To Zero Of<br />
The Worldwide Incidence Of Infecti<strong>on</strong>, With No<br />
Fur<strong>the</strong>r C<strong>on</strong>trol Measures Required WHO 1998<br />
CDC, 1993; Dowdle, 1998.<br />
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