This information sheet discusses hepatitis C. It explains the purpose of the liver, the seriousness of hepatitis C, its transmission, symptoms, why an individual needs to be tested for hepatitis C, what blood tests are used to diagnose the disease, what happens if an individual tests positive, prevention, and sources of more information.

This booklet provides information to help patients who have been diagnosed with hepatitis C infection understand and manage their illness. It explains hepatitis C, its transmission, symptoms, how it affects the liver, diagnostic tests, and treatment. The pamphlet also discusses HIV/hepatitis C co-infection, and other helpful information such as establishing family and social support, pregnancy, health insurance issues for unemployed patients, cooperation among health care providers, and coping with personal feelings.