Hepatitis C Flashcards
1
Q
Transmission of HCV
A
Blood born RNA virus - infection mainly through contaminated blood. Doesn’t integrate into DNA - easier to treat. Also transmitted sexually and mother to child.
2
Q
HCV genotypes
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6 main genotypes - vary by location - most important determinant of response to treatment
3
Q
What factors can increase risk of cirrhosis with HCV
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age >40, duration of infection, DM, alcohol, cannabis, co-infection, male
4
Q
Treatment of HCV
A
antiviral durgs that disrupt the viral life-cycle. Can cure within 8 weeks
