198 HCD What Is Hepatitis C?

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In this episode I cover viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis.

If you want to follow along with written notes on viral hepatitis and autoimmune hepatitis go to zerotofinals.com/hepatitis or find the gastroenterology section in the Zero to Finals medicine book.
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On this episode, we discuss some of the basics of treating a patient with hepatitis C. We list the labs that should be drawn prior to starting treatment as well as non-invasive ways of assessing fibrosis/cirrhosis. We also review some information about the pangenotypic medication ...  Show more

Solidify your knowledge on Chronic Hepatitis B (HBV) screening and vaccinations! Quiz yourself on the 5 Pearls we will be covering:Who do you screen for HBV? (3:37)How is HBV transmitted and who is at risk for HBV reactivation?What tests do you order when screening for HBV? (10:4 ...  Show more