This information sheet provides general information about Hepatitis C. It explains that Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the Hepatitis C virus. The information sheet discusses the effect of Hepatitis C, acute and chronic forms of the disease, transmission, epidemiology, the seriousness of the disease, symptoms, diagnostic tests and who should be tested, treatment, and how people with Hepatitis C can take care of their liver. This information sheet is also available in B&W at: http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/PDFs/HepCGeneralFactSheet-BW.pdf.
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:
2015
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col., ill.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35965