What is hepatitis c

Hepatitis C is the most COMMON chronic blood borne virus in the U.S. and is the leading cause of liver transplants. About 5 million people are infected with Hepatitis C but only about 1 million know it. There are NO SYMPTOMS until you get to the end stages. You should get TESTED for Hepatitis C if you:

* received a blood transfusion or solid organ transplant before July 1992
* were notified that you received blood from a donor who later tested positive for hepatitis C.
* have ever injected illegal drugs, even if you experimented only one time many years ago (or snorted any drugs)
* were a recipient of clotting factor(s) made before 1987
* have ever been on long-term kidney dialysis
* have had tattoos or body piercings
* had sexual activity that involved contact with blood
* have had vaccinations administered with pneumatic jet injectors
* are a veteran
* have shared razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers, tweezers, etc. with an infected person
* are a health care worker exposed to needle sticks or first responders
* have ever been incarcerated
* also 5%-10% of babies born to infected mothers will get Hepatitis C

There are treatments for Hepatitis C that are about 50 to 80% effective depending upon what genotype you have. Early diagnosis is important. There are vaccines for Hepatitis A and B but NO VACCINE for Hepatitis C. It is transmitted blood to blood. Get tested! Get vaccinated!

A good link for information for Hepatitis is: http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/

Some links with helpful information can be found at:
http://www.healsofthesouth.org/Links.html

Peace

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