Chronic hepatitis C (CHC / DAA therapy)
Chronic hepatitis C (CHC) = persistent HCV infection ranging from minimal fibrosis to cirrhosis. Most patients today are treated (and often cured) with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs). Dental takeaway: CHC alone usually does NOT change routine dentistry — what changes care is: (1) presence of significant hepatic impairment/cirrhosis (bleeding + drug metabolism), (2) current DAA regimen and interaction risks (must check with Liverpool interaction checker or equivalent), and (3) infection control (standard precautions — there is NO HCV vaccine; prevention relies on precautions and safe injection practices).
The full condition entry includes
- Safe vs avoid lists: antibiotics, analgesics, local anesthetics
- Vasoconstrictor limits and treatment modifications
- Pre/intra/post-op monitoring and deferral criteria
- Emergency management, explained for study
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