HEPATITIS C TESTING AND TREATMENT
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are viral infections that can cause liver inflammation. There are vaccines to prevent Hepatitis A and B, however there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C or HCV is the most common blood borne viral infection in the US, caused by the Hepatitis C virus. Most people who are infected with the Hepatitis C virus do not develop symptoms, however, it can lead to serious liver damage if left untreated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends screening for Hep C for the following:
- Persons born between 1945 and 1965
- Former and Current drug infection users
- HIV infected individuals
- Previously received a blood transfusion or organ transplant
- Individuals who were on long term hemodialysis
- Individuals who received clotting factor concentrate produced before 1987
- Children born to mothers with Hepatitis C
Hep C Treatment Hepatitis C treatments have much improved in recent years. There are now several medications available to treat Chronic Hepatitis C. Current treatments usually involve just 8-12 weeks of oral therapy (pills) and cure over 90% of people with few side effects.
Our comprehensive HCV program offers medical evaluations, laboratory workups, and medical visits. We help with medical insurance, medication drop off, transportation and counseling on preventative services.
HEPATITIS C TESTING AND TREATMENT
Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, and Hepatitis C are viral infections that can cause liver inflammation. There are vaccines to prevent Hepatitis A and B, however there is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. What is Hepatitis C? Hepatitis C or HCV is the most common blood borne viral infection in the US, caused by the Hepatitis C virus. Most people who are infected with the Hepatitis C virus do not develop symptoms, however, it can lead to serious liver damage if left untreated. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends screening for Hep C for the following:
- Persons born between 1945 and 1965
- Former and Current drug infection users
- HIV infected individuals
- Previously received a blood transfusion or organ transplant
- Individuals who were on long term hemodialysis
- Individuals who received clotting factor concentrate produced before 1987
- Children born to mothers with Hepatitis C
Hep C Treatment Hepatitis C treatments have much improved in recent years. There are now several medications available to treat Chronic Hepatitis C. Current treatments usually involve just 8-12 weeks of oral therapy (pills) and cure over 90% of people with few side effects.
Our comprehensive HCV program offers medical evaluations, laboratory workups, and medical visits. We help with medical insurance, medication drop off, transportation and counseling on preventative services.