November 01, 2020
This lesson will focus on the fundamentals of treating HCV infection. Understanding the treatment of HCV mono-infection is critical to mastering care of HIV/HCV co-infection.
References
- AASLD-IDSA. When and in whom to initiate HCV therapy. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- Box TD. Hepatitis C Update for Primary Care. Clinical Care Options. February 21, 2017. Accessed July 7, 2017.
- AASLD-IDSA. HCV testing and linkage to care. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- AASLD-IDSA. Monitoring patients who are starting hepatitis C treatment, are on treatment, or have completed therapy. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- AASLD-IDSA. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- AASLD-IDSA. Retreatment of persons in whom prior therapy has failed. Recommendations for testing, managing, and treating hepatitis C. Accessed December 31, 2019.
- Feld JJ. How I manage patients with HCV after DAA treatment failure. Clinical Care Options Hepatitis. Posted 11/19/2016. Accessed April 17, 2017.
Resources
- Module 5: Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Infection
- Slide presentations
- Case studies: It is essential to practice what you have learned right away, so take the time to complete these cases before moving on.
- Hepatitis B Web Study, University of Washington.
- Hepatitis C Online, University of Washington and CDC.
- National Clinicians Consultation Center http://nccc.ucsf.edu/ or call (844) HEP‐INFO or (844) 437-4636
Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. ET. Live hepatitis expert support.