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Hepatitis C (HCV) is a viral disease of the liver that affects an estimated 3 % of the world's population. These links provide information on how it is spread, its prevention, symptoms, and options for treatment.
Hepatitis C Facts - Important Hepatitis C Facts
Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver. Whether you're just learning about the hepatitis C virus (HCV) or know a lot about it, here are 10 interesting facts I think everyone needs to know.
Hepatitis C Fact Sheet (HCV)
Hepatitis C fact sheet of signs and symptoms.
Should You Be Tested for Hepatitis C?
Should you be tested for hepatitis C? Some populations have a higher risk of Hepatitis C infection than others. Who should be tested?
Are You at Risk For Hepatitis C?
Are you at risk for hepatitis C? This quick tip will tell you.
All About Hepatitis C
This site, Ready to Learn, is designed to help you learn more about hepatitis C, including its causes, how hepatitis C is spread, its consequences, how to prevent hepatitis C, and how hepatitis C is diagnosed and treated.
A Hepatitis C Primer
A hepatitis C survivor shares the resources that she has found including information, doctors, support groups, and related links.
Hepatitis C Life-cycle
This is a fascinating animated look at how the hepatitis C virus is believed to replicate. It includes an audio discussion during the film presentation
What I Need to Know About Hepatitis C
This easy to read pamphlet from the National Digestive Diseases Information clearinghouse includes information on the symptoms of hepatitis C, how it is transmitted, its prevention, and treatments.
Hepatitis C Forum: International Home Page
Ingo d'Alquen's informative site about hepatitis. A survivor of Hepatitis B and C, his search for information caused him to create this exhaustive library of links on the topic.
Hepatitis Central
This informative page by a survivor of hepatitis C is literally filled with resources and links. The site includes a patient recommended doctor list, links to medical articles on hepatitis, Interferon therapy, liver transplants, and survivor art.
Hepatitis C from Intelihealth
Intelihealth discusses Hepatitis C, including its symptoms, causes, treatment, prevention, and prognosis.
Hepatitis C: An Information Booklet
This highly informative online brochure was created by the Canadian Hemophilia Society, and discusses hepatitis C thoroughly. Here, you can learn about symptoms, diagnostic tests, treatment, and prevention.
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