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Hepatitis C: Why Baby Boomers Should Get Tested

This information sheet discusses why baby boomers should get tested for Hepatitis C. It states 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. The information sheet discusses the symptoms, long term effects, and treatment of hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C: Testing Baby Boomers Saves Lives

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

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 B and Your Family: Information for People from Africa

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

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

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 C: Qué cabe esperar cuando se realiza los análisis

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.

Getting Tested for Hepatitis C: Entire Lesson

This internet file discusses hepatitis C testing. It explains why persons at risk for hepatitis C should get tested and lists some of the risks, the diagnostic tests that are conducted, where to get tested, what personal questions may be asked, the need for counseling, how long the before receiving the results, whether the results can be wrong, what to do if the test is positive and what to do if it is negative.