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Hepatitis C screening — ABIM Board MCQ

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A 37-year-old woman has normal aminotransferases, no liver symptoms, and no prior hepatitis C testing. What screening should be recommended?

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Correct answer: A — Perform one-time hepatitis C antibody screening now

USPSTF recommends one-time hepatitis C screening for adults aged 18 to 79 years regardless of reported risk factors, with repeat testing for ongoing exposure risk. Normal aminotransferases do not exclude chronic infection.

Reference: USPSTF: Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-c-screening