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Andrew Taylor Pathopharmocology-11299 09/27/2021 Dr. Mohamed Tegany I. Topic of Your Course Project: How do direct-acting antiviral medications treat and possibly cure Hepatitis C? II. Main Topic 1: Hepatitis C infection is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). a. Subtopic: Liver disease i. Chronic liver disease ii. Cirrhosis of the liver leading to liver failure b. Subtopic: Abnormal liver function i. Ascites of the abdomen ii. Jaundice III. Main Topic 2: Antiviral medications a. Subtopic: direct-acting antiviral medications i. Sub subtopic: First generation protease inhibitors ii. Sub subtopic: Target genotype 1 HCV to stop protein synthesis IV. Main Topic 3: Early detection and prevention of Hepatis C a. Subtopic: Modifiable risk factors i. IV drug use
ii. Unprotected sex b. Subtopic: Early Detection i. Physical symptoms (Nausea, vomiting, dark urine, fatigue) ii. Routine liver enzyme tests V. References Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. (2020, April 9). What is hepatitis C virus? Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/HepatitisCOverview.htm. Last reviewed/updated: July, 2020, & Rena K.Fox, M. D. W. M. E. (2018, October 29). Va.gov: Veterans Affairs . Hepatitis C Medications: An Overview for Patients. Retrieved September 27, 2021, from https://www.hepatitis.va.gov/products/treatment-update.asp.
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