A 46-year-old man was born in 1979 and comes for a new patient visit. He has no injection drug use, no transfusions, and no liver disease symptoms.

Question

A 46-year-old man was born in 1979 and comes for a new patient visit. He has no injection drug use, no transfusions, and no liver disease symptoms. Liver enzymes are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?

Accepted Answer

One-time hepatitis C virus screening

Answer

Screen if liver enzymes become abnormal

Answer

Screen with annual abdominal ultrasonography

Answer

Screen for hepatitis D first

Answer

No viral hepatitis screening is indicated

Hepatitis C screening — USMLE Step 3 MCQ

A 46-year-old man was born in 1979 and comes for a new patient visit. He has no injection drug use, no transfusions, and no liver disease symptoms. Liver enzymes are normal. Which of the following is the most appropriate screening recommendation?