Hepatitis C is a viral infection causing liver disease. Over 3 million people in the US are infected with hepatitis C and over half remain undiagnosed. The vast majority of individuals living with hepatitis C do not have symptoms. Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected blood and many are unaware of their infection. If left untreated, hepatitis C can damage the liver to the point of cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure. The good news is that there are short-duration treatments that can lead to cure. The Johns Hopkins Viral Hepatitis Center is here to help more people get tested, treated and cured of this life-threatening disease. Learn more at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/infectious-diseases/Patient_Care/outpatient/ViralHepatitis.html
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Hepatitis C is Curable and the Johns Hopkins Viral Hepatitis Center is here to help. Hepatitis C is a viral infection causing liver disease. Hepatitis C is transmitted through contact with infected blood and many are unaware of their infection. The vast majority of individuals living with hepatitis C do not have symptoms until the liver disease progresses to cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer. Treatments for hepatitis C have evolved from injections combined with pills causing severe side effects to a simple, well-tolerated, once-a-day oral medication for a short duration. Learn more at: https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/infectious-diseases/Patient_Care/outpatient/ViralHepatitis.html
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