Hepatitis C (cont.)
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- Hepatitis C Overview
- Hepatitis C Causes
- Hepatitis C Symptoms
- When to Seek Medical Care
- Exams and Tests
- Hepatitis C Treatment
- Self-Care at Home
- Medical Treatment
- Medications
- Surgery
- Other Therapy
- Next Steps
- Follow-up
- Prevention
- Outlook
- Support Groups and Counseling
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Prevention
Right now, there is no vaccine for the prevention of HCV transmission. The best means of preventing transmission of HCV is to prevent contact with infected blood and organs and to avoid high-risk sexual behavior such as multiple partners and anal contact.
Avoiding alcohol and drugs that can damage the liver may help slow the rate of progression of the disease.
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The World Health Organization (WHO) estimates 170 million individuals worldwide are infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV).
