Hepatitis C

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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C (HCV): RNA virus, mainly bloodborne. 75-85% become chronic → cirrhosis → HCC. Direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) achieve >95% cure rates (SVR12). All chronic HCV patients should be treated.

HCV hepatitis C chronic hepatitis C viral hepatitis C

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Latest evidence

Racial and ethnic disparities in untreated patients with hepatitis C virus-related hepatocellular carcinoma but not in those with sustained virologic response.

• Alimentary pharmacology & therapeutics • 2024

2023

Predictors of hepatitis C cure among people who inject drugs treated with directly observed therapy supported by peer case managers in Kenya.

Akiyama MJ, Riback LR, Nyakowa M • The International journal on drug policy

2022

Comparison of the Efficacies of Direct-Acting Antiviral Treatment for HCV Infection in People Who Inject Drugs and Non-Drug Users.

Hsu JT, Hsu PI, Shie CB • Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)

2019

An Investigation of the Side Effects, Patient Feedback, and Physiological Changes Associated with Direct-Acting Antiviral Therapy for Hepatitis C.

Wu PS, Chang TS, Lu SN • International journal of environmental research and public health

2019

Outcomes of a nurse-led model of care for hepatitis C assessment and treatment with direct-acting antivirals in the custodial setting.

Overton K, Clegg J, Pekin F • The International journal on drug policy

Core official overview

What this condition is

What is hepatitis C?Hepatitis is inflammation of the liver. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body are injured or infected. Inflammation can damage organs.There are different types of hepatitis. One type, hepatitis C, is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness.Hepatitis C can be acute or chronic:Acute…

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Hepatitis C exposure

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Codes

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B18.2 Chronic viral hepatitis C B17.10 Acute hepatitis C without hepatic coma B17.11 Acute hepatitis C with hepatic coma B19.20 Unspecified viral hepatitis C without hepatic coma B19.21 Unspecified viral hepatitis C with hepatic coma B15.0 Hepatitis A with hepatic coma B15.9 Hepatitis A without hepatic coma B16.0 Acute hepatitis B with delta-agent with hepatic coma

Common tests

Tests performed

Anti-HCV antibody (screen) HCV RNA quantitative (confirm active) HCV genotype (1-6) LFTs CBC INR Fibroscan or FIB-4 score (fibrosis) HIV + HBV co-infection screen AFP + ultrasound (HCC)

Common medications

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Pangenotypic: Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (Mavyret) × 8-12w Sofosbuvir/Velpatasvir (Epclusa) × 12w Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir (Harvoni) × 12w (genotype 1) No ribavirin needed for most patients

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