This information sheet discusses testing and diagnosing hepatitis C virus infection (HCV). It describes hepatitis C, a serious liver disease, and notes that some people do not know they have disease because they experience no symptoms. The information sheet explains hepatitis C transmission, who should be tested, why it is important to be tested, the blood test doctors use to diagnose HCV and the meaning of the test results, and where to find additional information.
Audiences:
At Risk Persons
Hispanic or Latino persons
Publication Language:
Spanish
Focus Area:
Viral Hepatitis
Topics/Subjects:
Testing and Counseling
Transmission
Subjects:
Diagnostic Tests
Publication Date:
2013
Format:
Information Sheet
2 p.: col.
Last Updated Date:
Publication ID:
35712