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DHEC Encourages Hepatitis C Testing During Hepatitis Awareness Month
The Post and Courier· 4 days agoHepatitis C is a serious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis
Infected blood: Hundreds of victims living with undetected hepatitis C
BBC via Yahoo News· 4 days agoIf you think you might have had a blood transfusion in the 1970s, 80 or 90s and have any concerns...
Infected blood still used in UK after virus screening began
BBC via Yahoo News· 3 days agoCaz Challis was infected with hepatitis C after being given transfusions of contaminated blood [BBC]...
Call for catch-up campaign to spot undiagnosed people infected with ‘bad blood’
Press Association News via AOL· 3 days agoThe most commonly reported symptoms include: pain in the abdomen; digestive problems; itchy skin;...
Nearly 2,000 people unaware they have hepatitis C from infected blood
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 4 days agoThe vast majority of people infected with hepatitis C via blood transfusions were women, with many...
Inmates bribed their way onto scheme to donate infected plasma
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 1 day agoThe high-risk plasma was used in a “miracle” treatment for the genetic blood-clotting disorder...
Gilead Helps Put African Nation on Path To Eliminate
3BL CSRwire· 4 days agoJames had been free from using drugs for a decade when a routine test at his local health center revealed he had hepatitis C (HCV). James ...
Infected blood victims were used for research without consent, families claim
The Telegraph via Yahoo News· 5 days agoJason Evans' father died in 1993 after being infected with both HIV and hepatitis C. His son is now...
Gilead's FOCUS Program Helps Zero In on Early HIV Detection
Morningstar· 3 days agoWhen the test came back positive, the student was immediately linked to care and he became one of the many people whose lives have been impacted by Gilead's FOCUS program.
Harvoni interactions: Alcohol, supplements, and more
Medical News Today· 6 days agoHarvoni (ledipasvir/sofosbuvir) is a brand-name drug that’s prescribed for hepatitis C in certain adults and children. Harvoni has interactions with some...