Recommendations for Prevention and Control of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and HCV-Related Chronic Disease

Hepatitis C-related Guidelines

MMWR 2010;59(RR-12) - Includes a chapter on Hepatitis C

Recommendations for Preventing Transmission of Infections Among Chronic Hemodialysis Patients [PDF - 63 pages]
MMWR 2001;50(RR-5)

1999 USPHS/IDSA Guidelines for the Prevention of Opportunistic Infections in Persons Infected with Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) [PDF - 82 pages]
MMWR 1999;48(RR-10)

Occupational Exposure

Information for Healthcare Personnel Potentially Exposed to Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Recommended Testing and Follow-up [PDF - 2 pages]

National Clinicians Post-Exposure Prophylaxis Hotline (PEPline)
Hotline providing clinicians with 24-hour guidance on managing occupational exposures to HIV, viral hepatitis, and other bloodborne pathogens

Diagnostic Tools

Online Serology Training - Hepatitis A–E

Recommended Testing Sequence for Identifying Current Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection
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Interpretation of Results of Tests for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection and Further Actions
Color [PDF - 1 page]