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World J Virol. Sep 25, 2025; 14(3): 109614
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i3.109614
Published online Sep 25, 2025. doi: 10.5501/wjv.v14.i3.109614
OraQuick hepatitis C virus self-test: A new frontier in hepatitis C screening
Muneeb Saifullah, Mavra Khan, Muhammad Ashhad Usman, Qasim Mehmood, Department of Medicine, King Edward Medical University, Lahore 54000, Punjab, Pakistan
Abbas M Mehdi, Department of Medicine, International School of Medicine, International University of Kyrgyzstan, Bishkek 720065, Kyrgyzstan
Author contributions: Saifullah M conceived the idea and revised the manuscript; Saifullah M, Khan M, Usman MA, Mehmood Q and Mehdi AM wrote and reviewed the manuscript; All authors thoroughly reviewed and approved the final version of the manuscript.
Conflict-of-interest statement: All authors report no relevant conflicts of interest for this article.
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Corresponding author: Abbas M Mehdi, MD, Department of Medicine, International School of Medicine, International University of Kyrgyzstan, 7 April Street, 6, Oktyabrsky District, Bishkek 720065, Kyrgyzstan. malikmehdi0508@gmail.com
Received: May 19, 2025
Revised: June 11, 2025
Accepted: July 18, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
Processing time: 132 Days and 16.7 Hours
Revised: June 11, 2025
Accepted: July 18, 2025
Published online: September 25, 2025
Processing time: 132 Days and 16.7 Hours
Core Tip
Core Tip: The OraQuick hepatitis C virus self-test, designed for home use, offers a profound yet straightforward solution for early detection, empowering individuals to take charge of their health and bringing us closer to the goal of hepatitis C virus eradication.