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The Hepatitis Epidemic

Why Treat Chronic Hepatitis C?. The diseaseHCV is common, chronic, and potentially progressiveComplications are becoming more commonLiver failureHepatocellular carcinoma (HCC)The treatmentViral cure, or sustained virologic response (SVR), is achievableSVR is associated with histologic improve

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The Hepatitis Epidemic

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    1. The Hepatitis Epidemic Nationwide prevalence of chronic hepatitis HCV: 5 million HBV: perhaps as high as 2 million Most patients with HCV are asymptomatic until irreversible liver damage occurs Diagnosis depends on a high index of suspicion and proper screening

    2. Why Treat Chronic Hepatitis C? The disease HCV is common, chronic, and potentially progressive Complications are becoming more common Liver failure Hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) The treatment Viral cure, or sustained virologic response (SVR), is achievable SVR is associated with histologic improvement and gradual regression of fibrosis1 SVR leads to lower risk for liver failure and HCC, as well as improved survival2,3

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