A 42-year-old with a history of intravenous drug use is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended approach...

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A 42-year-old with a history of intravenous drug use is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended approach to treat acute hepatitis C?

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Begin direct-acting antiviral therapy promptly

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Wait 6 months before initiating any treatment

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High-dose interferon for 2 weeks only

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No treatment is necessary as most cases resolve spontaneously

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Liver transplant evaluation

MCQ (SBA): Hepatitis C

A 42-year-old with a history of intravenous drug use is diagnosed with acute hepatitis C. According to UK guidelines, what is the recommended approach to treat acute hepatitis C?