The Spectrum of Hepatitis C Virus Infection: From Acute Infection to End-Stage Liver Disease
HCV
HCV (cont)
Epidemiology of HCV
The Prevalence of HCV Infection in the US
The Silent Epidemic
The Paradox of HCV Infection
Percutaneous Exposure to HCV
What Else Puts Someone at Risk for HCV Infection?
Self-Limited Infection Occurs in 15% - 25% of HCV-Infected People
How Is HCV Detected?
Screening for HCV Detection of HCV Infection
Confirmation With an HCV RNA Test is Necessary After a Positive Anti-HCV Screen
Liver Enzymes
HCV Genotypes
Natural History of HCV Infection
Cirrhosis and HCC
Consequences of ESLD
The Natural History of Chronic HCV Infection
Factors That Increase the Risk for Chronic HCV Progression
Management of the Patient With Chronic HCV Infection
Noninvasive Tests Decrease the Need for Liver Biopsy
Cirrhosis
Extrahepatic Manifestations of Chronic HCV Infection
HCV REVEAL Study
HCV REVEAL Study (cont)
Summary
Abbreviations
References
References (cont)
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