Hepatitis C

What is Hepatitis C ❓

Blood bourne virus that affects the liver 🦠

Causes: usually infected blood (e.g. contaminated needles, razors, through injury) or body fluids (sexual activity, mother to baby) 🤢

What are the Symptoms of Hepatitis C ❓

Yellowing of the skin (jaundice)

Nausea/vomiting 🤮

Abdominal pain (right upper side)

How do you Diagnose Hepatitis C ❓

Hepatitis C blood test 💉

Liver function blood test 

How do you Treat Hepatitis C ❓

Body may clear infection by itself (within 6 months)

Antiviral therapy

Diet changes (e.g. eat healthy food, no alcohol) 🍎

Vaccinations for hepatitis A and B

Liver transplant in severe cases 🏨

Why should I Worry about Hepatitis C ❓

Chronic infection can cause liver failure ❌

Increases risk of liver cancer