Drug-related infectious diseases in Europe: update from the EMCDDA expert network

Lisbon November 2016

Summary

This report provides an update on infectious diseases related to injecting drug use in Europe. It covers both the EMCDDA Drug-related infectious diseases indicator, which collects data on the situation, and the responses in the area. The report is based on the indicator’s annual expert meeting, held in Lisbon in June 2016, which brought together national experts from the 28 EU Member States, Norway and Turkey.

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Introduction and objective of this report
Overview of the current situation: prevalence and trends in injecting, HIV and HCV infections
Tailoring infectious disease prevention measures to the needs of vulnerable groups
HCV treatment and continuum of care
Drug-related infectious disease news and updates
References and further reading
Acknowledgements
Resources
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