26th August 2020

A 55-year-old gentleman, with known hepatitis C, presents to primary care

A 55-year-old gentleman, with known hepatitis C, presents to primary care complaining of weakness and loss of sensation in his left hand as well as in his right leg. The onset of these neurological deficits was associated with pain overlying the regions of the affected nerves. 

Given this gentleman’s Hepatitis C status, you suspect the cause of this man’s mononeuritis multiplex to be a hepatitis C associated cryoglobulinaemia. Pending further investigations, which healthcare professional(s) should be contacted to form an ongoing management plan for this gentleman?

Select the SINGLE most appropriate option from the list below. Select ONE option only.