Is routine screening for Hepatitis C recommended for all adults?

Routine screening for Hepatitis C is not universally recommended for all adults; instead, specific guidelines dictate who should be tested. The United States Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) recommends that screening is particularly important for adults born between 1945 and 1965 and for individuals with certain risk factors. These factors may include a history of intravenous drug use, blood transfusions received before 1992, and certain medical conditions.

By excluding routine screening for all adults, the guidelines aim to focus healthcare resources on those most likely to benefit from screening. This approach helps to ensure that those who may be asymptomatic but at higher risk for Hepatitis C infection are identified and can receive appropriate treatment and care. Thus, routine screening for every adult is not justified, making the response that it is not recommended for all correct.