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Hepatitis C Flashcards

1
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What is Hep C (Blood borne)

A

Liver inflammation caused by blood borne ssRNA (Flavivirus)

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How is Hep C transmitted

A

IVDU (Needles)
Vertical transmission
Sex

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What are the presentations of Hep C

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Early = ASx/influenza Sx
Later = Chronic Liver Sx w/Hepatosplenomegaly
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How is Hep C investigated

A

Serology

  • HCVRNA (Current infection)
  • HCVAb (4-6 weeks after infection)
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How is Hep C treated

A

DAA (Direct Acting Antivirals)

-Rivabarin w/ NS5A-1

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What can Hep C progress to

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Chronic Liver Fail

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What virus causes Hep C

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Flavivirus ssRNA

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