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What should be done for a patient with confirmed HCV infection?

April 26, 2017HCV infection patient

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What should be done for a patient with confirmed HCV infection?

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HCV-positive persons should be evaluated (by referral or consultation, if appropriate) for presence of chronic liver disease, including assessment of liver function tests, evaluation for severity of liver disease and possible treatment, and determination of the need for hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination.