A 57-year-old with hepatitis C genotype 1a is treatment-naïve with normal renal function. Which plan reflects current guidance?...

Question

A 57-year-old with hepatitis C genotype 1a is treatment-naïve with normal renal function. Which plan reflects current guidance?

Accepted Answer

Offer simplified DAA therapy (e.g. sofosbuvir/velpatasvir 12 weeks) after appropriate staging and vaccination

Answer

sofosbuvir/velpatasvir 12 weeks) after appropriate staging and vaccination

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Defer therapy until cirrhosis develops

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Use interferon-based therapy first

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Treat only if viral load >1 million IU/mL

USMLE MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis C