Hepatitis C Management in Special Populations

  • Author: Mark S. Sulkowski, MD (More Info)
  • Editor In Chief: Stefan Zeuzem, MD
  • Last Reviewed: 8/17/18 (What's New)

Summary

  • HCV is a major cause of cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma worldwide[Ponziani 2011]
  • In the US, HCV is a leading cause of liver-related death and the most common indication for liver transplantation[Fayek 2016; CDC HCV FAQ]
  • Effective HCV therapies are available; the presence of comorbidities, coinfections, and other special patient circumstances may complicate their use in clinical practice

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Keywords: Hepatitis C, Hepatitis C-Special Populations

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