Hepatitis C Testing & Specialty Care
What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is often described as “acute,” meaning a new infection, or “chronic,” meaning long-term infection.
Acute Hepatitis C occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C can be a short-term illness, but acute infection leads to chronic infection for most people.
Chronic Hepatitis C can be a lifelong infection if left untreated. Chronic Hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver cancer, and even death. (cited source: www.cdc.gov)
What are Hepatitis C symptoms?
Chronic Hepatitis C occurs slowly, so symptoms other than fatigue may not show up for several weeks.
How is Hepatitis C treated?
Our offices follow the CDC recommendations for treatment, and Hepatitis C can also be cured with an 8-12 week treatment of oral therapy. Remember, you can get infected again even after successfully clearing the virus. So, if you are at risk for Hepatitis C, you should get tested regularly.
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