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Answers to frequently asked questions about hepatitis C are provided by the Department of Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Program. Learn about transmission and risk, testing and diagnosis, treat... Details >
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Online answers to consumers questions about this disease which affects the liver. Hepatitis A is caused by a virus and spreads by touching stool from a bowel movement.... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
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This online fact sheet presents basic information about hepatitis C in a question and answer format. The document provides a general overview of the disorder that includes risk factors, the effect of ... Details >
National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Also available in: Spanish
Acetaminophen is a pain medication generally considered safe when used as directed. However, taking more than the recommended amount can cause liver damage, ranging from abnormalities in liver functio... Details >
Users may select a state name to find liver specialists skilled in treating Hepatitis B (HBV). The directory listings include information about drug therapies used and clinical trials in which the do... Details >
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Hepatitis A is a serious liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus (HAV). Hepatitis A vaccine can prevent hepatitis A.... Details >
This chart offers information on the differences between Hepatitis A, B, and C. Information includes how the disease spreads, who should be vaccinated, what to do if you are infected, helpful treatmen... Details >
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Hepatitis B vaccine, usually a three-dose series, is recommended for all children 0-18 years of age. Learn how Hepatitis B, a liver disease, is spread and prevented, and steps to take if you have been... Details >
Hepatitis C is an infectious disease of the liver that affects 4 million people in the United States. Of those infected, 55 to 85 percent will develop chronic infection, and 75 percent of those with ... Details >
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, National Institutes of Health
Hepatitis A and B are the only STDs which are vaccine-preventable. The vaccine is safe and effective, and often covered by insurance. ... Details >
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