A patient is found to develop evidence of hepatitis approximately eight weeks after receiving blood transfusions during a surgical procedure. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
A. The virus responsible is most likely hepatitis C
B. A chronic carrier state will ultimately develop in most patients
C. There is no role for interferon in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C viral infection
D. Chronic infection with hepatitis C is not associated with an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma
Answer:A
A patient is found to develop evidence of hepatitis approximately eight weeks after receiving blood transfusions during a surgical procedure. Which of the following statement(s) is/are true?
A. The virus responsible is most likely hepatitis C B. A chronic carrier state will ultimately develop in most patients C. There is no role for interferon in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C viral infection D. Chronic infection with hepatitis C is not associated with an increased risk of developing hepatocellular carcinoma