Original Article

Does the Race or Gender of Hepatitis C Infected Patients Influence Physicians’ Assessment of Hepatitis A and Hepatitis B Serologic Status

Background: HCV infection with concurrent or superinfection with HAV or HBV has the potential to worsen the liver status of HCV-infected individuals. This study evaluates if patients’ race or gender influenced whether HAV or HBV serologic status was determined for the purpose of providing immunization. Methods: Medical records of consecutive…