Hepatitis C
It is also known as HCV and is mostly also transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common. There is no vaccine for HCV.
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Posted By
IANS, June 01, 2019 at 10:48am
According to a recent report, the prevalence of hepatitis is higher in tribal areas of India. Hepatitis B is the leading cause of chronic liver diseases in the country.
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A new research has found that tall and obese kids are more likely to develop kidney cancer when they become adults. Here are the surgical options and therapies that you can expect while undergoing treatment for the condition.
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Hepatitis, a liver ailment, is considered to be a serious public health issue. As we celebrate World Liver Day today, here is all you need to know about various types of this infectious disease.
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Both HIV and HCV are blood-borne pathogens and have common routes of transmission through blood and blood products.
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According to the first study to model hepatitis C interventions globally, comprehensive prevention, screening, and treatment interventions can stop 15.1 million new hepatitis C infections and 1.5 million cirrhosis and liver cancer deaths worldwide, by 2030. Know how you can deal with the condition naturally.
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You may be preoccupied with your wedding planning and spending a fortune on your wedding attire, food and decor. Along with that, make sure you are enrolling for some health tests too.
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There is an urgent need to expand HCV counseling and testing for IDUs in India, and to implement interventions that will decrease HCV associated injection risk behavior to prevent a surge in the incidence of HIV infection in this population.
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Posted By
Agencies, December 04, 2018 at 08:36am
The University Grants Commission (UGC) on Monday asked all the universities and colleges to undertake an awareness campaign against hepatitis B and C on the occasion of Hepatitis Day on Tuesday.
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Here's is why you need to stop and think before making a booking for a fish spa in your favourite salon. It may give you smooth feet and palms but it may not be very healthy for you as it can transmit infections.
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Mandatory screening of blood donors for HBV and HCV and introduction of disposable needles and syringes are very useful measures to ensure tighter control on the spread of these viruses, as is the emphasis on HBV vaccinations in childhood and pregnancy.
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Viral hepatitis is often associated with stigma, social marginalization and depression.
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If you are diabetic then you should not miss out on reading this.
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Posted By
Agencies, July 29, 2018 at 08:17am
The aim of the initiative is to reduce morbidity and mortality due to viral hepatitis.
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On World Hepatitis Day, here are tips to help you maintain a healthy liver if you are suffering from Hepatitis C.
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You should include protein-rich foods to stay healthy.
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Experts educate you about the preventive measures you should take.
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![World Hepatitis Day 2018: 7 bizarre myths about Hepatitis that you should never believe]( "World Hepatitis Day 2018: 7 bizarre myths about Hepatitis that you should never believe")
Myths surroundings diseases are quite common in our society. More than these myths, we see a lot of misconceptions prevailing in our circles.
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Posted By
ANI, July 28, 2018 at 11:17am
Hepatitis is widespread in India, standing fourth among 11 countries which carry almost 50 per cent of the global burden of chronic hepatitis.
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Don't worry if you are a new mom with a Hepatitis C infection, we tell you all that you need to know.
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