Management of Hepatitis C Infection
Summary
- The risk of HCV reinfection is elevated among persons who inject drugs (PWIDs), HIV-coinfected men who have sex with (MSM), and individuals in correctional settings[Simmons 2016]
- Long-term follow-up is advised for individuals achieving SVR yet remaining at an increased risk of reinfection
- AASLD/IDSA guidelines recommend annual HCV RNA testing among individuals with ongoing risk factors for HCV infection (ie, PWID and HIV-coinfected MSM engaging in unprotected sex)[AASLD-IDSA HCV]
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Keywords: Hepatitis C-Treatment