Hepatitis C screening.
Year: 2014
Type: review
Abstract: BACKGROUND: Hepatitis C screening is now recommended for all individuals born between the years 1945-1965 in addition to individuals who have high-risk factors. Although most clinicians have extensive experience with the diagnosis and treatment of the disease, they have limited experience screening for it. METHODS: We report current screening guidelines and methods. RESULTS: By identifying the disease as early as possible, screening and treatment can reduce morbidity and mortality. CONCLUSION: Screening for hepatitis C leads to the appropriate evaluation and treatment of individuals chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus and prevents the progression of liver disease to cirrhosis, hepatocellular carcinoma, and the associated morbidity and mortality. Screening for hepatitis C is also cost effective.
Source: PubMed
Author: Shobha N Joshi
Institutions: Tulane University, Ochsner Medical Center
Language: English
Topic: Hepatitis C virus research
Subfield: Hepatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: green
OpenAlex ID: W1843202509