HEPATITIS C

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What is hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is an infection that primarily attacks
the liver. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C
virus (HCV).

Types of Hepatitis C

1. Acute hepatitis
C

2.
Chronic
Hepatitis C

Symptoms of Hepatitis C

1. Pain and in the area

of the liver

4. Jaundice (yellowing of
the skin and whites of
the eyes)

2. Joint and muscle pain

3. Fatigue

5. Weight loss

6. Loss of appetite

Causes of Hepatitis C
Sharing needles while
using illegal street
drugs.

1. Sharing needles while

using illegal street drugs.

2. Using non-sterile
instruments and needles
for tattooing and body
piercing.

3. Blood transfusion..

4. Sharing personal care items

such as razors, scissors, nail
clippers, or a toothbrush with
an infected person.

5. Engaging in high-risk
sexual behavior (e.g., having
multiple partners or not using
condoms when having sex
with an infected person).

Prevention of Hepatitis C
1.

Don't share personal care items that might have blood on them,
such as razors, scissors, nail clippers, or toothbrushes .

2.

Avoid injected drugs or, for drug users, enter a treatment program.

3.

Never share needles, syringes, water, and get vaccinated against

hepatitis A and hepatitis B if you are a drug user.

4.

Consider the risks of getting tattoos or body piercings.

5.

Don't donate blood, organs, or tissue if you have hepatitis C.

Medicines of Hepatitis C
Pegylated interferon alfa

Pegylated interferon alfa

Ribav
irin
Ribavirin

Herbal Medicine of Hepatitis C

Milk Thistle Liver Clean