Hepatitis C in clinical practice

Larson AM, Carithers RL (University of Washington, Seattle, WA, USA). Hepatitis C in clinical practice (Review). J Intern Med 2001; 249: 111–120. Hepatitis C virus infection is now one of the most important causes of chronic liver disease. Primary care physicians play an important role in the diagnosis and initial work‐up of patients infected with this virus. Understanding which patients may be at risk is the first step. By understanding the correct use of hepatitis C virus diagnostic testing and the risk and benefits of antiviral therapy, providers will be better equipped to screen and counsel their patients.