Hepatitis C Articles A-Z
Hepatitis C prevention begins with knowing that the virus is spread through infected blood. This eMedTV resource offers tips for hepatitis C prevention, such as not injecting drugs, considering the risks of tattoos and piercings, and other ideas.
Several factors influence a person's hepatitis C prognosis. As this eMedTV article explains, a hepatitis C prognosis can be affected by the patient's age, ethnicity, and general health. The type of HCV the person has also impacts the prognosis.
Hepatitis C statistics indicate that about 3.9 million people in the US are infected with hepatitis C. The hepatitis C statistics on this eMedTV page also show a decreasing trend in the number of new hepatitis C cases diagnosed each year.
For people with hepatitis C, symptoms may include fatigue, fever, nausea, and abdominal pain. This eMedTV article discusses these and other symptoms of hepatitis C. Many people experience no symptoms in the early stages of hepatitis C.
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This video clip discusses possible symptoms of hepatitis C.
One type of hepatitis C test can help your doctor determine whether or not you have hepatitis C and how much of the virus is present. This eMedTV resource describes the viral RNA hepatitis C test, as well as liver enzyme tests and a liver biopsy.
Hepatitis C testing may involve a liver enzyme blood test, a viral RNA test, or a liver biopsy. This page on the eMedTV site describes these forms of hepatitis C testing, including the different information each test provides about your health.
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This video outlines some of the tests that may be recommended when looking for hepatitis C.