TABLE. Number of screening tests* for hepatitis C virus (N = 472,890) and percentage testing positive, by group screened — Georgia, 2015–2016.
| Group screened/Location of screening | No. screening tests | % HCV positive |
|---|---|---|
| Blood donors |
168,121 |
1.3 |
| NCDC |
83,910 |
17.5 |
| Pregnant women/ANCs |
53,852 |
0.4 |
| Hospitalized patients† |
48,025 |
4.9 |
| Persons who inject drugs |
44,410 |
45.0 |
| Tblisi citizens§ |
26,159 |
13.8 |
| Outpatients† |
18,900 |
7.4 |
| Prisoners |
14,053 |
37.4 |
| Military recruits |
11,217 |
1.5 |
| HCV screening or treatment center |
2,453 |
31.4 |
| Persons living with HIV |
1,790 |
24.9 |
| Total | 472,890 | 10.8 |
Abbreviations: ANC = antenatal clinic; HCV = hepatitis C virus; HIV = human immunodeficiency virus; NCDC = National Centers for Disease Control and Public Health headquarters and regional centers.
* Number of HCV screening tests (not individual persons) reported to NCDC.
† Data are from November 1–December 30, 2016.
§ Screening centers operated by the city of Tbilisi.