#hepatitis C testing

New Hepatitis C Screening recommendations should grow from the knowledge we have, and correctly reflect the needs of the community.

The majority of new cases of hepatitis C occur among people younger than 30 who inject drugs.

“Why would you take something that’s out here helping the community? I can’t understand it.”

Ask Hep explains why people who are starting treatment for hepatitis C, should be tested for hepatitis B.

HCV incidence in a Canadian study was lower than rates seen in some European countries.

The difference between hepatitis C virus and its antibodies can be confusing to understand, but important to know.

Ask Hep looks at the significance of hepatitis C antibodies.

Ask Hep discusses the ins and outs of multiple hepatitis C genotypes.

A dangerous step anyone can take against their health is assume they don’t have hepatitis C.

Wider screening would prevent liver cirrhosis, liver cancer and the need for liver transplants.

Facts about hepatitis C, symptoms, risk factors and why you should be tested

Help find the “missing millions” who don’t know they’re living with viral hepatitis.

National survey finds a majority of people with HBV or HCV don’t know their status.

May is Hepatitis Awareness Month and May 19th is Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States.

The hepatitis C virus has different types or virus strains called genotypes. Each genotype has a unique genetic makeup; some have subtypes.

Four things you should know to be #HepAware.