Frequently-asked Questions about Hepatitis C

What is hepatitis C?

How many people have hepatitis C?

How do I catch hepatitis C?

How can I protect myself from getting hepatitis C?

Should I get tested for HCV?

What should I do to prevent passing the virus to someone else?

How do I know if I have hepatitis C? (lab tests and all that)

What is genotyping and why should I care?

What is a liver biopsy and should I have one?

How long after exposure to HCV does it take to test positive?

What can persons with HCV infection do to maintain their health?

What health problems do people with hepatitis C have?

Why doesn’t my body fight off HCV infection like it does other viral infections (like colds or flu?).

What about my baby?

What can the doctor recommend to help people with hepatitis C?

Is it true that the treatment for hepatitis C is worse than the disease?

 


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