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1. www.cdc.gov › hepatitis-c › hcpClinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis C

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   Dec 19, 2023 · Key points. CDC recommends universal hepatitis C screening for all adults 18 and older and all pregnant people during each pregnancy. CDC recommends testing people in certain high-risk groups more frequently. Testing, diagnosis, and timely treatment can prevent hepatitis C complications and interrupt transmission.

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3. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org › uspstfHepatitis C Virus Infection in Adolescents and Adults: Screening

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   Mar 2, 2020 · Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the most common chronic blood-borne pathogen in the US and a leading cause of complications from chronic liver disease. 1 Hepatitis C virus infection is associated with more deaths than the top 60 other reportable infectious diseases combined, including HIV. 2 The most important risk factor for HCV infection is past or current injection drug use. 1 In the US, an ...

4. www.aafp.org › pubs › afpScreening for Hepatitis C Virus Infection in ... - AAFP

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   Sep 15, 2020 · Chou R, Dana T, Fu R, et al. Screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults: a systematic review update for the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force. Evidence synthesis no. 188.

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6. www.hepatitisc.uw.edu › go › screening-diagnosisRecommendations for Hepatitis C Screening

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   Jan 2, 2024 · Several organizations have issued hepatitis C virus (HCV) screening recommendations. In general, major guidelines recommend routine one-time universal HCV testing for adults 18 years of age and older, routine HCV screening of pregnant individuals, screening younger persons at risk of acquiring HCV, and repeat screening for those with ongoing risk for HCV acquisition.

7. www.uspreventiveservicestaskforce.org › uspstfFinal Recommendation Statement: Screening for Hepatitis C ...

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   March 2, 2020 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults. The Task Force concluded that clinicians should screen all adults for hepatitis C infection.

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   Should adults be screened for hepatitis C?

   • March 2, 2020 – The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force released today a final recommendation statement on screening for hepatitis C virus infection in adolescents and adults. The Task Force concluded that clinicians should screen all adults for hepatitis C infection.

   Final Recommendation Statement: Screening for Hepatitis C Virus

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   How do you test for hepatitis C?

   • There are several tests for hepatitis C. Consult with your doctor/nurse to determine the type of test you need. The first is an HCV antibody test. There are different ways to test for HCV antibodies: Lab-based: The doctor or nurse will take a sample of your blood and send it to the lab for analysis, which will take longer to get results.

   Testing for Hepatitis C | Hepatitis C | CDC

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   Who should be tested for hepatitis C?

   • CDC recommends one-time hepatitis C testing for people with recognized risk factors or exposures, including: People who currently or have previously injected drugs and shared needles, syringes, or other drug preparation equipment. People with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).

   Clinical Screening and Diagnosis for Hepatitis C

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