Hepatitis C

Monitoring patients who are not receiving treatment

Clinical review

No evidence was identified regarding effective practice in monitoring and advising patients who are not candidates for treatment or who have received unsuccessful treatment.

Good practice points

Role of liver biopsy

Routine liver biopsy during or after antiviral treatment is not indicated unless specific information is required in selected patients.¹⁰⁰ 1- 1-

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