Diagnosis and Management of Hepatitis C - Steven-Huy Han, MD

Explore the diagnosis and management of Hepatitis C in this comprehensive lecture from the UCLA Primary Care Update 2015. Learn about the prevalence, molecular structure, transmission, and natural history of the virus. Discover the latest testing methods, including liver biopsy, and delve into various treatment options such as interferon shots, PEG interferon, and newer medications like Boceprevir and Viekira Pak. Gain insights into the birth cohort most affected by Hepatitis C, prevention strategies, and common symptoms. Join Professor Steven-Huy Han, MD, AGAF, FAASLD from the Dumont-UCLA Liver Transplant Center as he shares his expertise on this critical topic in digestive and liver diseases.

Syllabus

Introduction
Chronic Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C Costs
Hepatitis C Prevalence
Hepatitis C Molecular Structure
How Does One Get Hepatitis C
The Birth Cohort
Prevention
Natural History
Symptoms
Tests
Liver biopsy
Hepatitis C treatment
interferon shots
interferon side effects
wheeze
PEG interferon
PEG interferon vs regular interferon
PEG interferon vs protease inhibitor
Boceprevir
Faust Bevier
Viekira Pak
Unknowns
Questions