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Hepatitis C Testing Information

Hepatitis C:  A virus that causes inflammation of the liver.  Although it can be transmitted sexually, hepatitis C is most common among those sharing intravenous drugs.  A person with chronic hepatitis C can be without symptoms for 10-20 years.

Testing Available for hepatitis C:

Hepatitis C EIA  
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Hepatitis C RNA by PCR
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Do I need testing for hepatitis C?

Treatment Available:  Chronic hepatitis C may be treated with medications that fight viral infections.  Standard treatment combines two antiviral medications: interferon and ribavirin.  Talk to a physician for treatment and about side effects of these treatments.

Symptoms of hepatitis C:
Acute Symptoms of hepatitis C (1-2 months): Fulminant Symptoms of hepatitis C(very rare):
  • jaundice
  • nausea
  • abdominal pain
  • loss of appetite
  • fever
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  • liver failure
  • coagulopathy
  • jaundice
  • encephalopathy
  • death

    • Chronic Symptoms of hepatitis C (10-20 years):
  • fatigue
  • abdominal discomfort 
  • weight loss
  • decreased appetite
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  • depression
  • cirrhosis 
  • hepatocellular carcinoma

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