How Is Hepatitis C Diagnosed?
Hepatitis C viruses are so small that they can only been seen with the most powerful electron microscopes. Yet simple tests can reliably tell whether
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How Does Hepatitis C Spread?
Unlike cold or flu viruses, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) does not spread easily. It is transmitted by direct contact with blood that carries the
Hepatitis C Support Groups
The rules are simple at Monday’s lunchtime hepatitis C support group in the Oasis Clinic: Only one person speaks at a time, people’s stories don’t
What Can I Do to Stay Healthy and Protect My Liver?
If you’ve been diagnosed with hepatitis C, there is plenty you can do to stay healthy and lower your risk of developing serious liver disease.
What Are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C?
The symptoms of hepatitis C virus infection differ widely from one person to another. After being exposed to the virus, some people experience a short
What Is Hepatitis C?
Many people have heard of the type of hepatitis that is spread by water or food contaminated with the hepatitis A virus. A diagnosis of
What Can I Expect Over Time With Hepatitis C?
Very understandably, almost everyone diagnosed with the hepatitis C virus asks the same question: “What’s going to happen to me?” Unfortunately, with HCV infection, it’s
Who Gets Hepatitis C?
Who gets hepatitis C? Anyone can get hepatitis C virus. But unlike a cold or flu virus, HCV isn’t easy to catch. The virus is
Hepatitis C and Stress
It’s natural for everyone to feel stress, but people with hepatitis C have additional concerns. There’s the prospect of medical tests and procedures, worry over