Hep C Flashcards
1
Q
Story? Hep C
A
Drug user - IV Homeless Nausea Abdo pain 80% no symptoms
2
Q
Transmission?
A
Needle stick injury 90% through IV drug use - common in the homeless and prisons Pre - 1990 transfusions Sexual contact Vertical transmission
3
Q
Structure? Hep C
A
Single stranded RNA
Positive
Enveloped
Icosahedral (20 faces)
4
Q
Investigations? Hep C
A
Viral PCR
Serology - anti - Hep C antibody
5
Q
Treatment? Hep C
A
PEP measures - gloves, follow up needlestick injures Curable Combination of anti-viral 10K per treatment However no vaccine
