Hepatitis C Flashcards
1
Q
What are the common Hep C viruses in the US? Africa?
A
1,4,5,and 6. In Africa, types 2 and 3
2
Q
What is the incubation period of Hep C?
A
2 weeks to 6 mos.
3
Q
What % of those with Hep C develop chronic infection?
A
80%
4
Q
What % of those with chronic infection progress to Cirrhosis?
A
20%
5
Q
Of those with cirrhosis, what % progresses rapidly to liver failure?
A
25%
6
Q
How is Hep C diagnosed?
A
Anti HCV by EIA
7
Q
What % of Hepatocellular Carcinoma are due to Hep C?
A
50%. The disease is most common in Egypt, Italy and Japan
8
Q
How is the disease transmitted?
A
Transfusion, injection, sex, transplantation.occupational
9
Q
What is the treatment?
A
Pegasys for types 1 and 4 for 48 weeks
Rebetril for 24 weeks for types 2 and 3
Telaprivir for first 12 weeks then Bocipravir
