Viral Hepatitis

This slide set discusses use of the Ryan White Care Act (RWCA) to provide treatment of hepatitis C coinfection in persons living with HIV. It presents an overview of viral hepatitis, the basics of hepatitis C compared with hepatitis A and B, acute and chronic infection, prevention, HCV treatment and side effects of treatment, treatment decisions,, barriers to treatment, and increasing access to treatment through the RWCA.

This report presents guidelines for diagnosing, evaluating, and treating hepatitis C in persons incarcerated in Federal government prisons. It explains the transmission of hepatitis C virus (HCV), acute HCV infection and its treatment; chronic HCV infection; and a stepwise approach for detecting, evaluating, and treating chronic HCV infection. It discusses the direct-acting antiviral agents for treatment of chronic HCV infection that were FDA approved in May 2011, and their use, the indications and contraindications for triple therapy, managing side effects, and monitoring treatment response.

This video discusses Hepatitis A and B viral infection. It explains the effect of both diseases on the liver, how they are transmitted, and how they can be prevented, including getting vaccinated. The transcript of the video is included. This video can only be viewed with Windows Media Player version 10 or Real One Player.

This poster encourages Americans born between 1945 and 1965 to get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) because they are at high risk of having the disease.

This poster states three important facts people should know about hepatitis C: it's a leading cause of liver cancer, millions of Americans have it, but don't know it, and treatments can eliminate the virus. The poster advises individuals to talk to their doctor about getting tested. The poster is also available in a smaller size, 26" x 36", at http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/media/pdfs/poster-facts24x36.pdf.

This poster states three important facts people should know about hepatitis C: it's a leading cause of liver cancer, millions of Americans have it, but don't know it, and treatments can eliminate the virus. The poster advises individuals to talk to their doctor about getting tested. The poster is also available in a smaller size, 8.5" x 11", at http://www.cdc.gov/knowmorehepatitis/Media/PDFs/Poster-Facts.pdf.

This poster targets African American men informing them that Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to liver cancer. It also emphasizes the importance of getting tested for HCV and that early detection can save lives.

This poster targets African American men informing them that Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection can lead to liver cancer. It also emphasizes the importance of getting tested for HCV and that early detection can save lives.

This poster emphasizes the need to get tested for hepatitis C. It states that most people have no symptoms for hepatitis C but still may have the disease, which leads to liver cancer. A 24" x 36" poster can be ordered at: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/pubs/CDCInfoOnDemand.aspx?Pubid=221237.

This poster encourages Americans born between 1945 and 1965 to get tested for hepatitis C virus (HCV) because they are at high risk of having the disease.