Question

A 35-year-old with newly diagnosed hepatitis C (genotype-agnostic testing) without cirrhosis asks about therapy. Which is true?

Accepted Answer

Direct-acting antivirals for 8-12 weeks achieve high cure

Answer

Interferon-based therapy is first-line

Answer

Treatment should be deferred until advanced fibrosis

Answer

Ribavirin is mandatory

Answer

SVR does not reduce HCC risk

Practice question

A 35-year-old with newly diagnosed hepatitis C (genotype-agnostic testing) without cirrhosis asks about therapy. Which is true?