CDC Guidance Issued for Testing, Management of HCP Exposed to Hep C
The CDC presented recommendations for testing and clinical management of health care personnel exposed to the hepatitis C virus.
Hepatology
Small Case Series Describes Clinical Course of Patients With COVID-19 and Chronic HBV
Researchers found that no patients with concomitant COVID-19 and hepatitis B virus infection progressed to severe or critically ill status during hospitalization, but many had abnormal liver function tests on admission.
Viral Exposure Signature Predicts Hepatocellular Carcinoma
A viral exposure signature can predict hepatocellular carcinoma risk before clinical diagnosis among at-risk patients.
Hepatits C Screening Recommended for Adults, Pregnant Women
Hepatitis C screening is recommended for all adults and for all pregnant women, except where the prevalence is below 0.1%.
Budd-Chiari Syndrome: A Case of Hepatomegaly, Abdominal Pain, and Ascites
Causes of Budd-Chiari syndrome include myeloproliferative syndromes, malignancy, infection, and Behҫet syndrome.
USPSTF Recommends Screening All Adults for Hepatitis C Virus
B recommendation applies to all asymptomatic adults ages 18 to 79 years regardless of risk.
Nurses Can Help Manage Drug Interactions in HIV/Hep C Treatment
Administration of simeprevir is more problematic with ART; sofosbuvir has fewest interactions with ART.
Treatment Response Rates High for Seniors With Hep C Infection
Sustained virologic response rates similar for patients 65 years and older, patients younger than 65 years.
American Airlines Passengers May Have Been Exposed to Hepatitis A
Airline is working with the CDC to coordinate ‘any required health and safety related measures’.
Guideline Updated for Prevention, Management of HCV in CKD
Thirty-two key recommendations focus on prevention, diagnosis, treatment, management of hepatitis C virus.
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