A 67-year-old with HCV antibody positive has HCV RNA quantifiable and no cirrhosis by noninvasive assessment. Which next step aligns with current HCV ...

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A 67-year-old with HCV antibody positive has HCV RNA quantifiable and no cirrhosis by noninvasive assessment. Which next step aligns with current HCV guidance for treatment-naïve, noncirrhotic adults?

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Initiate a pangenotypic direct-acting antiviral regimen

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Defer treatment unless ALT >3x ULN

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Treat with interferon plus ribavirin

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Obtain liver biopsy before any therapy

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Start ursodeoxycholic acid

us-abim MCQ (SBA): Chronic Hepatitis C

A 67-year-old with HCV antibody positive has HCV RNA quantifiable and no cirrhosis by noninvasive assessment. Which next step aligns with current HCV guidance for treatment-naïve, noncirrhotic adults?