inPractice® - Treatment Candidacy

Management of Hepatitis C Infection

Authors: Jordan J. Feld, MD, MPH; Hemant Shah, MD, MScCH HPTE (More Info)
Editor In Chief: Stefan Zeuzem, MD
Last Reviewed: 7/24/18 (What's New)

Summary

Treatment is recommended for all patients with HCV infection^{[EASL HCV; AASLD-IDSA HCV]}
- Exceptions are patients with a short life expectancy and pregnant women^{[AASLD-IDSA HCV]}

Simplified Treatment Candidacy

A simplified treatment approach is now recommended for most adults with chronic hepatitis C of any genotype who have not received previous hepatitis C treatment (Management Guidelines)^{[AASLD-IDSA HCV]}

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Keywords: Hepatitis C-Treatment