PPT-Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C Virus Infection in Adults

wwwhivguidelinesorg APRIL 2023 NYSDOH AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program Purpose of This Guideline Provide clinicians with current clinical evidencebased recommendations on treating and curing chronic HCV to 1 increase the number of New York State residents treated for and cured of chronic HCV and 2 reduce the growing burden of morbidity and mortality associated with chronic HCV infection. 3-4 M. Americas. 12-15 M. Africa . 30-40 M. Southeast Asia. 30-35 M. Australia. 0.2 M. Western . Europe . 5 M. 170-200 Million (M) Carriers Worldwide. Hepatitis C: A Global Health Problem. Eastern . ASSOC. PROF. DR. INGRID MIRON. What is Viral Hepatitis ?. . Viral hepatitis is a systemic disease with primary inflammation of the liver by any one of a . heterogenous. group of . hepatotropic. viruses. : inflammation of liver; presence of inflammatory cells in organ tissue. . Pathogenesis: Immune response.. Acute Viral Hepatitis. : symptoms last less than 6 months. Chronic Hepatitis. : Inflammation of liver for at least 6 months. Dalya. Basil Hanna. Viral Hepatitis. Viral Hepatitis: . is a liver inflammation caused by five unrelated . hepatotropic. viruses . Hepatitis A. , . Hepatitis B. , . Hepatitis C. , . Hepatitis D. , and . A. ssistant Professor Dr . Esraa. AL-. Maini. . 2016. . Types. There are at least five distinct types of viral hepatitis. A, B,C,E. D caused by the hepatitis B–associated delta agent. Other hepatitis G virus (GBV-C) and TT virus do not cause hepatitis. . S. Definition. HEPATITIS. • Inflammation of liver parenchyma. • 2 types. • Acute – duration < 6 months. • Chronic – duration ≥ 6 months. Acute Hepatitis is an inflammatory disorder of the liver which is . A. “. Infectious”. “. Serum”. Viral hepatitis. Enterically. transmitted. Parenterally. transmitted. F, G, TTV. ? other. E. NANB. B. D. C. Viral Hepatitis - Historical Perspectives. . Source of. Nadine Shiroma. HBV Civil Rights Advocate &. Policy Advisor to the Hepatitis B Foundation. Nadine.Shiroma@gmail.com. Ph:  425-753-1257. WHY ELIMINATE CHRONIC HEPATITIS B IN WASHINGTON STATE. Panchajani.R. HEPATITIS . Means inflammation of liver. . It is most commonly caused by viruses but also be caused by drugs(alcohol), chemicals, autoimmune diseases and metabolic abnormalities. . Aetiology. . . Prof. Dr. Dalya Basil. . Introduction. . The . herpesvirus. family contains several of the most important human viral pathogens. . Clinically, the . herpesviruses. . . Flaviviridae. Genera; . Hepacivirus. Enveloped . virion. . Nucleocapsid. (+) . ss. RNA.. . It has no . virion. polymerase. .. Six genotypes.. . . HCV genotypes. The . genetic variability is due to the high . : . Identify hepatitis viruses regarding their structure , epidemiology and pathogenesis of the disease and prevention methods.. Recognize the important serological makers during various stages of Hepatitis B.. www.hivguidelines.org. OCTOBER 2022. NYSDOH AIDS Institute Clinical Guidelines Program. Purpose of This Guideline. Provide evidence-based treatment guidelines to New York State clinicians to increase the number of New York State residents with chronic HCV who are treated and cured.. What is Hepatitis B?. Hepatitis B a viral infection.. It attacks the liver and can cause both chronic and acute disease.. It is caused by a virus that's spread through blood and body fluids.. It is spread through contact with blood or other body...