Question

A 54-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C infection is being evaluated for antiviral therapy. According to NICE guidelines, which factor is most important in guiding choice of direct-acting antiviral regimen?

Accepted Answer

Genotype of hepatitis C virus

Answer

Viral load level

Answer

Presence of HIV co-infection

Answer

Patient's BMI

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Patient's smoking history

Practice question

A 54-year-old man with chronic hepatitis C infection is being evaluated for antiviral therapy. According to NICE guidelines, which factor is most important in guiding choice of direct-acting antiviral regimen?