Hepatitis C virus infection: an overview of Wisconsin's public health resources.

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States, with an estimated 3.9 million infected persons nationally and 85,000 persons infected in Wisconsin. HCV infection results in significant morbidity and mortality and contributes to high health care costs associated with specialized medical care, medications, and hospitalization. This report is an overview of HCV-related resources for consumers and clinicians caring for persons with HCV infection in Wisconsin.