Did You Know?
If you have hepatitis, it is recommended that you have 3 alcohol-free days a week and drink no more than 1 standard drink a day.
Fat in liver may not be the most important determinant of insulin resistance for people with Hepatitis C, a study by the Garvan Institute finds. Read full article. (Picture: Albaraa Mehdar)
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Posters & Fact sheets
We have lots of downloadable print resources for community and workers: Hepatitis B and C fast facts, questions for your GP about hepatitis B and C, and about testing.
There are also posters on treatment, hepatitis B and C awareness and promotional posters for Love Your Liver lunches.
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The American FDA has approved first rapid hepatitis C virus test which delivers results in 20 to 40 minutes.
ABC TV's Stateline Victoria program recently ran a story on a new push for supervised injecting rooms in the state.
Ever wondered if you are or have been at risk of hep C? Use this simple step by step self-assessment tool to see if you need to talk to a health professional about hepatitis C.
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Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver by the blood-borne Hepatitis C Virus. It results in liver inflammation and over time, can lead to chronic liver disease.
The hepatitis C virus is transmitted only from blood to bloodstream. Infection occurs when blood with hepatitis C virus gets into the bloodstream of another person.
Some people with hepatitis C experience flu-like symptoms. Others don't have any symptoms in the first ten years or so after infection.
The presence of hepatitis C virus in the blood is detected with a PCR test on blood samples.