title: The ABCs of hepatitis C.
abstract: HCV is a both a major public health concern and a specific concern for HCWs. All occupational exposures must be reported to supervisors, and medical attention must be sought and follow-up testing performed, both to comply with the bloodborne pathogens standard and to ensure greater safety for HCWs Postexposure follow-up consists of base-line blood testing for the source (if consent to testing is obtained in accordance with state and other laws) and for the person exposed. Follow-up testing should occur at four to six months. HCV RNA testing can provide earlier detection and may be performed at four to six weeks.
mesh_terms: D017848:Blood-Borne Pathogens; D006282:Health Personnel / Q000592:standards*; D006403:Hematologic Tests; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control* / Q000635:transmission; D006525:Hepatitis, Viral, Human / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000517:prevention & control / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D016273:Occupational Exposure; D011634:Public Health; D014481:United States / Q000453:epidemiology