Which one of the following is a predictor of liver fibrosis?
AST-to-Platelet Ratio Index
The AST-to-Platelet Ratio Index (APRI) is a validated non-invasive score used to predict the degree of liver fibrosis, particularly in chronic hepatitis. Serum transaminases, coagulation profile, and albumin/pre-albumin reflect hepatocellular injury or synthetic liver function but are not specific fibrosis predictors.
Which one of the following is not a risk factor for the acquisition of chronic hepatitis C?