This information sheet provides general information about hepatitis C. It explains that hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver, and hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by a virus. The information sheet discusses the effect of hepatitis C on the liver, the acute and chronic forms of the disease, hepatitis C transmission, its epidemiology, the seriousness of the disease, its symptoms, diagnostic tests that are used, who should be tested, the treatment, and how people with hepatitis C can take care of their liver.
Audiences:
At Risk Persons
People who inject drugs
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Prevention
Testing and Counseling
Treatment and Care
Subjects:
Diagnostic Tests
Publication Date:
2010
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col., ill.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
34785