HCV Jeopardy

True or False

100

Drinking 4 litres of water a day can cure HCV

What is false

200

There are vaccinations for all forms of Hepatitis

What is false. HAV, HBV have vaccines, HCV does not

300

Hepatitis translates to "inflamation of the liver"

What is true

400

 HCV can appear to be Asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) for 20 to 30 years

What is true

500

Current curable rates of people with HCV, who receive proper treatment, range from 50%-75%

What is false (95%-99%)

Transmission

100

HCV lives in this body fluid

what is blood 

200

HCV is transmitted in this way

what is blood to blood

300

This is when someone has more than one illness at the same time 

What is co-infection. This can increase risk of transmission 

400

This is the consistent use of barriers to protect against contact with potentially infectious blood and or body fluids

What is Universal Precaution

500

before 1991, some people in Canada, were infected with HCV from this medical procedure 

What is Blood Transfusion

Testing

100

 This test is used to diagnose HCV

what is blood test

200

the amount of time it takes for HCV to show up in a blood test after exposure (risk activity)

what is window period (6-9 weeks)

300

what do 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 represent in HCV diagnosis 

genotypes 

400

these are the most common HCV genotypes in North America

what is 1a, 1b

500

This secondary blood test can determine if a person currently has the virus and can measure the viral load and genotype of the virus

What is HCV RNA blood test

Treatment

100

this is the number of people who are cured by HCV treatment today 

95-99%

200

This current method of treatment consists of 1 pill a day for 6-9 weeks, has few side effects, treats all genotypes, and is free in BC

What are DAA's or Direct Acting Antivirals

300

6-9 weeks 

length of standard HCV treatment 

400

places in comox valley where you can access medical support and treatment for HCV

North Island Liver Services, Nursing Center 

500

If you have cleared HCV you are still at risk for this 

what is reinfection

Living well

100

these vegetables are a nutritious choice for liver health 

green leafy vegetables

200

drinking this can help your liver function well

water

300

these substances stress the liver

alcohol and drugs 

400

Medical, counselling, support group, treatment for substance use, friends, family (chosen or blood), puppies

what are healthy supports

500

this is a healthy, natural way to boost endorphines, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine 

exercise