Hepatitis C

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


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