Hepatitis C screening — ABIM Board MCQ
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Correct answer: A — Repeat hepatitis C testing periodically while exposure risk continues
People with ongoing hepatitis C exposure risk should receive periodic repeat testing even after a prior negative screen. Waiting for symptoms or aminotransferase elevation misses opportunities for diagnosis and treatment.
Reference: USPSTF: Hepatitis C Virus Infection Screening: https://www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org/uspstf/recommendation/hepatitis-c-screening