Hep C Flashcards
1
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symptoms
A
often asymptomatiic
acute hepatitis - RUQ pain, lethargy, nausea, fever, anorexiaa, jaundice
chronic. hepatitis: lasting > 6 months
2
Q
complications
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ciirrhosis, hepaatoccelular carcinoma
3
Q
testing
A
hep C Ab: past or current infection
HCV RNA NAAT / HCV PCR: active infection
4
Q
AFP
A
increasing levels may indicate heppatoceullar carcinoma
5
Q
does past hep c infection confer immunity
A
no
6
Q
management
A
treat with direct acting antiviral thearapy
refer to specialist if complications suspected
7
Q
is hep C notifiable
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yes
8
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