Guest: John J. Poterucha, M.D.
Host: Darryl S. Chutka, M.D. (@ChutkaMD) 
The topic of Hepatitis C, including risk factors, evaluation and management was discussed with Dr. John Poterucha, a gastroenterologist from the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Specific topics discussed include:
Serologic testing for hepatitis C
Symptoms of hepatitis C
Risk factors for hepatitis C
Transmission of hepatitis C during pregnancy
Risk of hepatitis C transmission following a needle-stick exposure
Identifying which patients should be tested for hepatitis C
Natural history of hepatitis C
Potential complications of hepatitis C
Available pharmacologic treatment
Potential for reinfection with hepatitis C
Hepatitis C and liver transplantation
Potential for an effective hepatitis C vaccine

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