All are true regarding hepatitis C infection except? – Medicine MCQ

All are true regarding hepatitis C infection except?
A. Serum transaminase level is a good predictor of the level of liver fibrosis
B. Telaprevir is effective in management
C. 3% risk of vertical transmission
D. Sharing toothbrushes is a risk factor for transmission

Correct answer : A. Serum transaminase level is a good predictor of the level of liver fibrosis

Hepatitis C virusHepatitis C virus – electron microscopic image

  • Serum transaminase level in hepatitis C is not a good predictor of the level of liver fibrosis.
  • A liver biopsy is required to assess the degree of liver damage.
  • There is 3% risk for acquisition of chronic hepatitis C by vertical transmission.
  • Sharing of toothbrushes and razors is another risk factor.

Ref: Davidson’s Principles and Practice of Medicine, 22nd edition, p955
Image credits: Center for the Study of Hepatitis C, The Rockefeller University.
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