Table 3. Indications for treatment of HCV infection [Download PDF]

 

Recommended

Not recommended

Unclear

  • Detectable HCV RNA
  • Persistently elevated ALT
  • Abnormal liver biopsy showing portal or bridging fibrosis, or at least moderate inflammation
  • Decompensated cirrhosis
  • Excessive alcohol use
  • Active drug use
  • Contraindications to treatment
  • Compensated cirrhosis
  • Elevated ALT but normal liver histology
  • Persistently normal ALT