Von Claudia Shannon

Cases of Hepatitis a are Increasing: Heres Who is At Risk

Of note, people who had previous or current hepatitis B or C cases accounted for between 5% and 30% of cases reported. Dr. Aniruddh Setya, a pediat...

How Much Blood is Needed to Transmit Hepatitis C?

In these instances, traces of blood carrying the hepatitis C virus can enter the bloodstream. You can take precautions by avoiding sharing needles,...

Is it Safe to Take Acetaminophen If I Have Hepatitis C?

While acetaminophen is generally safe and effective, it can cause serious liver damage if not used correctly. Like other drugs, acetaminophen is br...

Es Posible Obtener Un Falso Positivo De Hepatitis C?

Los resultados se pueden verificar mediante una segunda prueba de sangre. La prueba de carga viral de hepatitis C, tambiÃ©n llamada prueba de ARN, ...

Everything You Need to Know About Employment and Hepatitis C

Due to the nature of HCV transmission, there are few jobs that are off- limits if you do have hepatitis C. According to the Centers for Disease Con...

Hepatitis C Window Period: How Soon Can I Get Tested After Exposure?

The initial test is used to look for hepatitis C antibodies. If you test negative and donâ€™t believe youâ€™ve been exposed to the virus, you proba...

Understanding Hepatitis C from Diagnosis to Stage 4 (End-Stage Liver Disease)

Not everyone who is infected with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) will experience the disease in the same way. Those who donâ€™t clear the virus will g...

Hepatitis C Vs. Hepatitis B: Whats The Difference?

An estimated 2.7 to 3.9 million U.S. residents are infected with chronic hepatitis C, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (...