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   How do you get Hepatitis C (HCV)?

   • A person may get infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) through exposure to contaminated body fluids such as blood and semen of an infected person. Sharing daily routine items (containing body fluids) such as toothbrushes, nail cutters, razors, or piercing jewelry

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   How is hepatitis C spread?

   • The hepatitis C virus is spread by contact with blood. The most common ways people have gotten infected are: ● Sharing needles, syringes, or other paraphernalia used for injection drug use ● Receiving a blood transfusion before 1990, when blood was not routinely tested for hepatitis C or other infections

   Patient education: Hepatitis C (Beyond the Basics) - UpToDate

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   What causes hepatitis C?

   • Hepatitis is the medical term for inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by a number of factors, including viruses (like hepatitis B and C), alcohol abuse, certain medications, including herbal products, and poisons. Most people infected with the hepatitis C virus have no or only mild symptoms, so they do not always know they are infected.

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2. www.austingastro.com › 2024/04/26 › when-to-seekTreatment For Hepatitis C: Signs You Shouldn't Ignore ...

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   1 day ago · Here, we will explore the warning signs of hepatitis C that you should be vigilant in recognizing and the treatments that exist to manage the virus effectively. Understanding Hepatitis C and Its Impact. HCV is a bloodborne virus that is spread through contact with infected blood. Risk factors include sharing needles, sexual practices, and ...

3. www.trivitron.com › blog › demystifying-hepatitisUnderstanding Hepatitis: Protect Yourself and Your Liver

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   3 days ago · The Hepatitis C virus, or HCV, causes hepatitis C. It is a bloodborne pathogen that affects the liver. This strain of hepatitis often progresses asymptomatically for years and silently damages the liver without causing any symptoms. The symptoms remain unnoticed in many cases. This nature of the virus makes it challenging for the affected ...

4. atlus.com.au › understanding-5-types-of-hepatitisWhat Is Hepatitis? 5 Types Of Hepatitis & Its Symptoms | Atlus

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   3 days ago · Chronic hepatitis C is one of the leading causes of liver transplantation and a significant cause of liver cancer worldwide. In its acute phase, hepatitis C rarely causes symptoms. When symptoms do occur, they may be mild and flu-like, including: Fatigue. Fever.

5. www.hep.org.au › who-can-treat-my-hep-cWho can treat my hep C in NSW? - Hepatitis NSW

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   5 days ago · Will My Doctor or a Specialist Treat My Hep C? Many of your local doctors and the Liver Clinic at your local hospital can assess you for treatment. This will involve tests to find out your hep C genotype, look at your liver health and measure your viral load.

6. www.hep.org.au › hep-c › hep-c-and-youWho Do You Tell If You Have Hep C? - Hepatitis NSW

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   5 days ago · Unsure who you need to tell if you have hep C? There's only a few situations where you are legally required to disclose your hep C status. Learn more here.

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   2 days ago · Hepatitis C was more commonly reported among men than women, with a male-to-female ratio of 1.6:1. The most affected age group among males was 35–44 years, and among females 55–64 years. The most common transmission mode was injecting drug use, which accounted for 53% of acute cases and 64% of chronic cases with complete information on ...

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   3 days ago · Hepatitis C : Review clinical reference information, guidelines, and medical news on hepatitis C--hepatitis C symptoms and hepatitis C treatment. Read about hepatitis C...