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Hepatitis C Flashcards

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Who gets Hep C?

A 
Blood-blood transfusion 
Sex 
PWIDs 
No vaccination available 
Chronic infection
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How is hep C diagnosed?

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  • Test for IgG antibody to Hep C virus (if +ve then there is a past/active infection)
  • Test for Hep C RNA by PCR
  • If positive there is active infection
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How is Hep C treated?

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No vaccination so limit risk exposure

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Treating chronic hep C infection?

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Treat ASAP
12 Different antivirals
Peg interferon + ribavarin +/- telaprevir

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Prognosis of Hep C?

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Chronic infection can develop to cirrhosis, chronic liver failure, and cancer (no way back from chronic infection)

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Presentation of Hep C?

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Acute infection: as per Hep A (mild)

Chronic: As per chronic liver disease

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