Hepatitis C in clinical practice.
Hepatitis C virus infection is now one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease. Primary care physicians play an important role in the diagnosis and initial work-up of patients infected with this virus. Understanding which patients may be at risk is the first step. By understanding the correct use of hepatitis C virus diagnostic testing and the risk and benefits of antiviral therapy, providers will be better equipped to screen and counsel their patients.
Larson
A M
AM
Department of Medicine, University of Washington, Seattle 98195-6174, USA. amlarson@u.washington.edu
Carithers
R L
RL
D000998:Antiviral Agents / Q000627:therapeutic use; D004359:Drug Therapy, Combination; D004797:Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay; D006526:Hepatitis C / Q000175:diagnosis* / Q000188:drug therapy* / Q000453:epidemiology / Q000635:transmission; D006801:Humans; D008111:Liver Function Tests; D016031:Liver Transplantation; D012367:RNA, Viral / Q000097:blood
D000998:Antiviral Agents; D012367:RNA, Viral