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Lesson 2. Natural History of HCV Infection

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition
  • Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection
  • Summarize the typical time course for developing liver complications in untreated chronic HCV
  • List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection
  • Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection

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Learning Objective Performance Indicators

  • Explain spontaneous viral clearance versus persistent infection following initial HCV acquisition
  • Describe the variable outcomes that can occur in persons with chronic HCV infection
  • Summarize the typical time course for developing liver complications in untreated chronic HCV
  • List factors that influence the rate of progression of fibrosis in persons with chronic HCV infection
  • Discuss the impact of alcohol intake on fibrosis progression in persons with chronic HCV infection

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