A child's serology results show anti-HCV and HCV RNA. What treatment options may be included?

The presence of anti-HCV and HCV RNA in a child's serology results indicates an active Hepatitis C infection. The standard treatment for chronic Hepatitis C, especially in pediatric patients, typically includes antiviral medications, with interferon and ribavirin being the traditional treatment regimen. Interferon acts as an immune response modifier, while ribavirin is an antiviral that inhibits viral replication. This combination has been historically used to enhance treatment efficacy against the Hepatitis C virus.

The other options provided do not target the viral infection:

• Oxycodone is an opioid pain medication and does not have any antiviral properties, making it unsuitable for treating Hepatitis C.

• Erythromycin is an antibiotic used to treat bacterial infections, and it has no effect on viral infections like Hepatitis C.

• Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is a combination antibiotic primarily used for bacterial infections and would also be ineffective against a viral pathogen.

Thus, the inclusion of interferon and ribavirin in the treatment plan is appropriate for managing a child diagnosed with Hepatitis C.