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Know Hepatitis B Campaign

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This information sheet discusses the Know Hepatitis B Campaign, the first national multilingual communications campaign to increase hepatitis B testing among Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders. The campaign focuses Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders as they are one of the groups in the United States most affected by hepatitis B, which can cause potentially fatal liver damage and liver cancer. CDC conducted the campaign in partnership with Hep B United, a nationwide coalition of community organizations working to increase hepatitis B awareness and testing.

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) Infection Testing for Diagnosis

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This information sheet is a chart on hepatitis C virus diagnostic testing. It explains the procedures followed when an individual is tested for hepatitis C virus infection. If the test is nonreactive, then no antibody was detected and no further action is necessary. If the test is reactive, it is followed by a serological tests: testing for HCV ribonucleic acid (RNA) or follow-up testing for HCV antibody. If no RNA is detected, then the individual in not infected, if he/she tests positive for HCV RNA, then he/she has HCV infection and is referred for care.

Hepatitis C: Testing Baby Boomers Saves Lives

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This information sheet discusses what Hepatitis C is and why baby boomers should get tested for Hepatitis C. It states that an estimated three million adults in the US have Hepatitis C and that baby boomers are five times more likely to have Hepatitis C due to contaminated blood and blood products before widepread screening of blood in 1992 and other precautions were adopted or from injecting drugs.

Hepatitis B: Are You At Risk? Information for People from Africa

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This information sheet explains hepatitis B for people from Africa. It describes the disease which is caused by hepatitis B virus infection, its transmission, its effect on the body, diagnostic test, and who should be tested. The information sheet also explains why people should be tested, treatment, and where to get more information.

Hepatitis C: Qué cabe esperar cuando se realiza los análisis

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This information sheet explains the blood test called a Hepatitis C Antibody Test, which is used to determine whether an individual was ever infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The test searches for HCV antibodies. The information sheet discusses the meaning of a non-reactive hepatitis C antibody test result, a reactive hepatitis C antibody test result, what an individual should do if the test is reactive, and where to find more information.

Hepatitis B and Your Family: Information for People from Africa

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This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for people from Africa. It explains that the disease is common in many parts of the world including Africa, describes HBV transmission, the lack of symptoms, how it affects the body, testing and the need for sexual partners to get tested, and the vaccine that prevents HBV. It advises talking to one's health professional or calling the health department for more information.

L’Hépatite B et Votre Famille: Informations destinées aux personnes originaires d’Afrique

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This information sheet discusses hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection for people from Africa. It explains that the disease is common in many parts of the world including Africa, describes HBV transmission, the lack of symptoms, how it affects the body, testing and the need for sexual partners to get tested, and the vaccine that prevents HBV. It advises talking to one's health professional or calling the health department for more information.

Hepatitis C: What to Expect When Getting Tested

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This information sheet explains the blood test called a Hepatitis C Antibody Test, which is used to determine whether an individual was ever infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The test searches for HCV antibodies. The information sheet discusses the meaning of a non-reactive hepatitis C antibody test result, a reactive hepatitis C antibody test result, what an individual should do if the test is reactive, and where to find more information.