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Regardless of how Hepatitis C is contracted, continuing to drink after being diagnosed causes this liver disease to progress rapidly.
Hepatitis Frequently Asked Questions
Frequently asked questions about Hepatitis from the National Women's Health Information Center.
New Treatment For Hepatitis C
A new treatment for Hepatitis C which includes a longer-acting form of interferon has been found to cure more patients and cause less side effects, in a study conducted in 81 medical centers.
Drinking May Worsen Hepatitis C Infection
By studying molecular mechanisms in cell cultures, researchers help explain the role of alcohol in aggravating hepatitis C infection and interfering with drug treatment for the infection.
Hepatitis Treatment and Immunization
Hepatitis is a virus that affects the liver. Learn more about immunizing against and treating the various types of hepatitis in this online video.
A Death in the Family
Laura left behind a simple message, if you drink and have Hepatitis C you will die.
Dangerous Silence
Hepatitis C will soon kill more people each year than AIDS. An estimated 8,000 to 10,000 people die annually as a result of HCV, says Women's Health Guide Tracee Cornforth.
Cirrhosis Report
An in-depth report on the causes, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of cirrhosis from Adam Healthcare Center.
Hepatitis C Overview
Hepatitis C is inflammation of the liver cause by an infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV). This virus has several types and subtypes.
Hepatitis Central
Search over 2,000 pages about Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis Foundation International
Hepatitis Foundation International seeks to increase awareness of the worldwide problem of viral hepatitis and to educate the public and healthcare providers about its prevention, diagnostisis, and treatment.
HepC Palace
A Hepatitis C support group with a message board and a chat room available 24 hours 7 days a week.
HepNet
An interactive learning center for all forms of Hepatitus.

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