Guest: John J. Poterucha, M.D.
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD)
The topic of Hepatitis C, including risk factors, evaluation and management was discussed with Dr. John Poterucha, a gastroenterologist from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Specific topics discussed include:
- Serologic testing for hepatitis C
- Symptoms of hepatitis C
- Risk factors for hepatitis C
- Transmission of hepatitis C during pregnancy
- Risk of hepatitis C transmission following a needle-stick exposure
- Identifying which patients should be tested for hepatitis C
- Natural history of hepatitis C
- Potential complications of hepatitis C
- Available pharmacologic treatment
- Potential for reinfection with hepatitis C
- Hepatitis C and liver transplantation
- Potential for an effective hepatitis C vaccine
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