Ohio is at the epicenter of a heroin epidemic that is killing thousands. Users either snort or inject the drug into their veins. Hepatitis C is a commonly transmitted viral disease that often is spread through the sharing of needles, and can result in liver failure and death.
Assume the following estimates:
1.8% of the general public has Hepatitis C
74% of IV Heroin users are infected with Hepatitis C
What is the probability that a randomly selected person is infected with Hepatitis C given this person is an IV Heroin user?
Suppose that 1% of the general public uses IV Heroin. What is the probability someone infected with Hepatitis C is a IV Heroin user?