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Hey, health explorers! Ever heard of Hepatitis C? Today, we’re breaking down everything about Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis C virus, like other strains of hepatitis virus, affects the liver. Hepatitis C is very common and usually causes long-term infection. When untreated, it may cause serious damage to the liver. So, how does this virus get inside of us? Transmission may occur when the blood of an infected person enters the body of an uninfected one. This is often through shared needles for drug use. Sharing personal items or unprotected sex are other routes, but they are very rare. An infected mother can also transmit this infection to her baby.
Hepatitis C usually has very unnoticeable symptoms. Most don’t realize they’re infected until severe damage is done. Common symptoms of inflammation of the liver include:
Hepatitis C infection can be acute or chronic. Acute infection usually lasts from weeks to months, and chronic infections can be very long, leading to continued liver inflammation and cirrhosis over time. But worry not—modern medications can cure Hepatitis C with a cure rate of over 90%. The American Association for the Study of Liver Disease recommends combination therapy with oral drugs for 8–12 weeks to treat the disease.
There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. We can definitely cure it. There you have it: Hepatitis C explained! Share this video and help spread the message.
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