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Screening for Hepatitis C in Adults, What's New from the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)


Description

This fact sheet presents highlights of the U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommendations on screening for hepatitis C in adults.

Topics addressed include:

  • What does the USPSTF recommend?
  • How effective is screening for hepatitis C?
  • Who may be at increased risk for hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection?
  • How effective is treatment?
  • What are the harms of screening for hepatitis C?
  • What are the harms of treatment?
Links to the Tool:
This tool is available at: http://www.ahrq.gov/clinic/3rduspstf/hepcscr/hepcwh.htm

Developer

U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF)

Funding Sources

Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality


QualityTool Topic

Disease/Condition-Related; Guideline-Related


History

  • Release Date: 03/2004
  • Original Summary: 07/2004
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Last updated: April 11, 2008.