@anking-maintainers I distinctly remember this being mentioned in sketchy (delay tx for 6 months?), not sure if it is entirely accurate. Source provided is not definitive IMO
Same but perhaps sketchy is now out of date
I found this
“Patients with acute HCV infection should be treated upon initial diagnosis without awaiting spontaneous resolution, using a “test and treat” strategy and according to the simplified approach, if eligible”
https://www.hcvguidelines.org/unique-populations/acute-infection
Sketchy is usually based on older guidelines, other sources are more updated. Lean towards updated info.
Agree should change to both
@AnKing-Maintainers recently saw a uw step 3 question about acute hep B and the answer was don’t treat as most cases are self limited
Looks like a good change to me!
I have never really seen this tested, and I think that changing the card to only HBV loses the big-picture of not treating any other acute hepatitis. I would prefer the following:
Is therapy for hepatitis viruses indicated for acute, chronic, or both infections? {{c1::Chronic*}}
Extra:
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Acute is generally self-limiting, therefore drugs not needed
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One exception is HCV, since newer data suggest initiating treatment during acute phase
Strongly support^
Updated suggestion accordingly