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Overview
Hepatitis C can be transmitted through blood transfusions, organ transplants, percutaneous (especially IV drug use), sexual or perinatal route.
The majority of acute viral hepatitis infections are asymptomatic, or they can cause an anicteric illness that may mimic other viral infections.
Anti-hepatitis C virus (anti-HCV) antibodies are the first-line diagnostic test and are determined via enzyme immunoassay in plasma or serum.
Goal of treatment is to prevent progression to chronic hepatitis C through antiviral treatment of acute hepatitis C. Also, it aims to prevent occurrence of liver-related complications through antiviral treatment of chronic hepatitis C.
For further information regarding the management of Hepatitis C, please refer to Disease Algorithm for the Treatment Guideline.
