Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C
Christian Jessen (Doctor) gives expert video advice on: How do I cure hepatitis C? and more...
What is hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is a virus that can cause long term damage to the liver.
How is hepatitis C contracted?
Hepatitis C can be contracted either sexually or through sharing needles or other blood products.
What are the long term effects of hepatitis C?
The long term effects of having hepatitis C are chronic liver problems and even liver failure.
What should I do if I get hepatitis C?
If you get hepatitis C your doctor will refer you to a specialist treatment centre to discuss treatment options for your hepatitis C.
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Tips & Comments
Hepatitis C is not sexually transmitted. This kind of misinformation is extremely unhelpful. People need to know the facts. HCV is a blood-borne virus most commonly contracted from surgical instruments, blood transfusions, kidney dialysis, dental surgery, tattooing, manicuring and body piercing. Misleading videos such as this one stigmatize HCV as a "druggie" disease. This is wrong. You cannot get HCV from drugs. Although intravenous drug users who share needles can catch HCV, they are, in societal terms, a very small subgroup. Latest research from University of Southampton indicates approximately one million people in Britain are now infected with the HCV virus.