The Spectrum of Hepatitis C Virus Infection: From Acute Infection to End-Stage Liver Disease

HCV

HCV (cont)

Epidemiology of HCV

The Prevalence of HCV Infection in the US

The Silent Epidemic

The Paradox of HCV Infection

Percutaneous Exposure to HCV

What Else Puts Someone at Risk for HCV Infection?

Self-Limited Infection Occurs in 15% - 25% of HCV-Infected People

How Is HCV Detected?

Screening for HCV  Detection of HCV Infection

Confirmation With an HCV RNA Test is Necessary After a Positive Anti-HCV Screen

Liver Enzymes

HCV Genotypes

Natural History of HCV Infection

Cirrhosis and HCC

Consequences of ESLD

The Natural History of Chronic HCV Infection

Factors That Increase the Risk for Chronic HCV Progression

Management of the Patient With Chronic HCV Infection

Noninvasive Tests Decrease the Need for Liver Biopsy

Cirrhosis

Extrahepatic Manifestations of Chronic HCV Infection

HCV REVEAL Study

HCV REVEAL Study (cont)

Summary

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