Hepatitis C - An Introduction

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Title: Hepatitis C - An Introduction (Links to English resource)

Summary: Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver, The liver is a vital part of the body. If it does not function properly, it can cause serious illness. Alcohol and some viruses can cause hepatitis. Some of these viruses include hepatitis A, B, C, D & E. 1.1 What is hepatitis? 1.2 What are the symptoms? 1.3 How do i know if I have hepatitis C? 1.4 What are the long-term effects of hepatitis C? 1.5 How is hepatitis C spread? 1.6 How is hepatitis C not spread? 1.7 What about sex? 1.8 Can I give hepatitis C to my baby? 1.9 How can I avoid becoming infected? 1.10 What should I do if I already have hepatitis C? 1.11 Is there any treatment for hepatitis C? 1.12 Discrimination

Organisation: Multicultural HIV/AIDS Service (MHAS)

Target audience: General

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