This article was written by Aslam Syed, MD and submitted to Knox Pages for publishing.
Hepatitis C is considered a viral hepatitis, typically contracted via needles, blood contamination, and even in some rare cases, sexual transmission.
Many patients may be diagnosis, and more recently, a one time screening with blood work is recommended for all adult patients over 18. High-risk patients (IV drug use, multiple partners, healthcare workers) may benefit from screening more often. The good news is hepatitis C treatment has many options provided via oral medication. Typical treatment spans between 8-12 weeks, and has over a 99% cure rate.
If you are at risk of hepatitis C, or require treatment, speak to your doctor for a referral to me or an infectious disease doctor so they can start treatment right away.
