Publication Name	World Journal of Virology
Manuscript ID	109614
Country	Kyrgyzstan

Category	Infectious Diseases
Manuscript Type	Letter to the Editor
Article Title	OraQuick hepatitis C virus self-test: A new frontier in hepatitis C screening
Manuscript Source	Unsolicited Manuscript
All Author List	Muneeb Saifullah, Mavra Khan, Muhammad Ashhad Usman, Qasim Mehmood and Abbas M Mehdi
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Corresponding Author	Abbas M Mehdi, MD, Department of Medicine, International School of Medicine | International University of Kyrgyzstan, https://2gis.kg/bishkek/geo/15763234351161307, Bishkek 720065, Kyrgyzstan. malikmehdi0508@gmail.com
Key Words	Hepatitis; Hepatitis C; Liver diseases; Rapid test; OraQuick HCV self-test
Core Tip	The OraQuick hepatitis C virus (HCV) 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 HCV eradication.
Citation	Saifullah M, Khan M, Usman MA, Mehmood Q, Mehdi AM. OraQuick hepatitis C virus self-test: A new frontier in hepatitis C screening. World J Virol 2025; In press

Received	2025-05-19 01:52
Peer-Review Started	2025-05-19 01:52
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Return for Revision	2025-05-30 03:35
Revised	2025-06-11 23:18
Second Decision	2025-07-18 02:46
Accepted by Journal Editor-in-Chief
Accepted by Executive Editor-in-Chief	2025-07-18 06:06
Articles in Press	2025-07-18 06:06
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