Hepatitis C Flashcards
What type of virus is hepatitis C?
RNA flavivirus
Which people are at risk of a hepatitis C infection?
IVDU
How is hepatitis C transmitted?
Through blood and body fluids
Is there a vaccine available for hepatitis C?
No
Is hepatitis C curable?
yes
What are the possible complications of hepatitis C?
Liver cirrhosis
Associatd with hepatocellular carcinoma
What is the intubation period of hepatitis C?
6-9 weeks
What is the investigation of choice for hepatitis C?
Anti-HCV serology
(Hepatitis C antibody)
What can be used to confirm the diagnosis of hepatitis C?
HVC (hepatitis C) RNA testing
What is the medical management of hepatitis C?
Direct acting antiviral medications.
How might you test for complications of hepatitis C?
FibroScan - cirrhosis
Ultrasound- hepatocellular carcinoma
What is chronic hepatitis c?
HCV RNA in the blood for 6 months.
What are the main complications of hepatitis c?
hepatocellular cancer
cryoglobulinaemia:
