Hepatitis C Articles A-Z

Hepatitis C Transmission

Infected blood is the most common means for transmitting hepatitis C. This portion of the eMedTV archives discusses the transmission of hepatitis C and how to prevent spreading the virus.

Hepatitis C Treatment

Peginterferon and ribavirin are commonly used in hepatitis C treatment. This eMedTV Web page describes these drugs for the treatment of hepatitis C, including their approximate success rate and key factors that may affect a person's treatment.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- ABCs of Hepatitis Care

This video provides a list of important points to remember during hepatitis C treatment.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- I Feel Depressed Or Hopeless

This video explains what you should do if you feel depressed during combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Importance of Following the Treatment Plan

This clip provides tips on how to stay on track with your hepatitis C treatment program.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Keeping on Schedule

This video offers tips on how to remember to take your hepatitis C medication as scheduled.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Make It a Daily Routine

This video clip offers helpful tips on setting up a routine for taking your medicine.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- My Routine Keeps Changing

Sometimes, if your routine keeps changing, it can be hard to follow your treatment plan. This clip offers helpful tips.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Planning Ahead for the Weekend

This video explains how planning ahead for the weekend can help you stick with your treatment plan.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Problems With Taking the Medicine

As this video explains, there are several reasons why people might not take their medications as directed.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Social Support

This video explains the importance of social support.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Too Busy to Remember

This video clip explains the importance of taking your medication as prescribed.

Hepatitis C Treatment -- Traveling With Your Medications

This video clip talks about staying on your medication schedule when you're not at home.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Decreased Blood Counts

Side Effects of Combination This video explains why combination therapy can cause decreased blood cell counts.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Depression, Mood Swings, and Irritability

This clip explains how depression or mood swings may occur during combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Dry Skin or Rashes

This video clip explains how dry skin or a rash may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Fatigue

This video explains how combination therapy may potentially cause fatigue.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Flu-like Symptoms

This clip lists possible flu-like symptoms that may occur during combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Nausea and Loss of Appetite

This clip explains why you may develop nausea or loss of appetite with combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Thinning Hair

This video explains how thinning hair may be a side effect of combination therapy.

Hepatitis C Treatment Side Effects -- Weight Loss

This video discusses possible side effects of combination therapy associated with weight loss.

Hepatitis C Treatment Timeline

The treatment timeline for hepatitis C consists of different stages, which this media clip explains.

Hepatitis C Treatments

Hepatitis C Vaccine

Currently, no vaccine is available for hepatitis C. But, as this section of the eMedTV library explains, researchers are hopeful that a vaccine will be ready by 2010. This article also offers tips to protect yourself from hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C Viral Load

As this eMedTV page explains, hepatitis C viral load is a measure of the amount of hepatitis C virus in a person's blood. This article explains how the results of a viral load test are expressed and how they are used to monitor treatment results.

Hepatitis C Virus

As this eMedTV resource explains, the hepatitis C virus (HCV) is the cause of hepatitis C, a disease that causes liver inflammation. This article takes a closer look at this virus, including how it is transmitted, how it affects the liver, and more.

Hepatitis Care ABCs

This video provides a list of important points to remember during hepatitis C treatment.

Hepatitisc

Hepatitis C is a viral illness that is spread when a person comes in contact with infected blood. This eMedTV segment further explains how hepatitis C is transmitted and lists symptoms of the disease. Hepatitisc is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepatits C

Hepatitis C is a viral illness that is transmitted through infected blood. This eMedTV resource describes the two different types of hepatitis C and further explains how the disease is spread. Hepatits C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepatitus C

About 80 percent of people with hepatitis C do not experience any symptoms. This eMedTV article briefly explores the potential symptoms, transmission, and treatment of the viral disease. Hepatitus C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepetitis C

People with chronic hepatitis C usually end up having long-term liver infections. This eMedTV article describes both acute and chronic hepatitis C and explains how the disease is treated. Hepetitis C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepetitus C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease characterized by inflammation of the liver. This eMedTV segment offers examples of how hepatitis C may be spread and lists possible symptoms of the illness. Hepetitus C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepitatis C

Hepatitis C, a disease characterized by liver inflammation, is transmitted through infected blood. This eMedTV resource briefly describes the difference between acute and chronic hepatitis C. Hepitatis C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepititis C

Hepatitis C is an illness characterized by inflammation of the liver. This eMedTV Web page describes the disease in more detail and includes information on transmission and treatment. Hepititis C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepititus C

Hepatitis C is a viral disease that causes liver inflammation. This article from the eMedTV site explains how the hepatitis C virus is spread and lists some of the possible symptoms of the condition. Hepititus C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Heptitis C

Hepatitis C is an infectious disease that causes inflammation of the liver. This page on the eMedTV Web site lists possible symptoms of hepatitis C and explains how the illness is transmitted. Heptitis C is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

How Can I Avoid Spreading Hepatitis C?

This video segment explains how you can avoid spreading hepatitis C.

How Does Hepatitis Affect The Liver?

How Does Hepatitis Affect The Liver?

How Is Hepatitis C Spread?

Hepatitis C is spread in a few different ways, which this multimedia segment explains.

How Is Hepatitis C Treated?

This video clip describes several options for treating hepatitis C.

I Feel Depressed or Hopeless (Combination Therapy)

This video explains what you should do if you feel depressed during combination therapy.

Importance of Following Combination Therapy Treatment Program

This clip covers the importance of following the treatment program in combination therapy.

Injection of Medicine (Peg-Intron)

This video clip talks about the best sites for giving yourself the injection.

Interferon A-Peg Intron

As this video explains, Intron A and Peg-Intron are used to treat chronic hepatitis B and C.

Introduction to Hepatitis C

This interactive video provides an introduction to hepatitis C.

Introduction to Hepatitis C Combination Therapy

This video summary covers the benefits and possible risks of combination therapy.