HEPATITIS C

HEPATITIS CPRESENTED BY

LA ODE SUHARDIN21113003What is hepatitis CHepatitis C is an infection that primarily attacks the liver. Hepatitis C is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

Types of Hepatitis CAcute hepatitis C

2. Chronic Hepatitis C

Symptoms of Hepatitis C1. Pain and in the area of the liver

4. Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes)

2. Joint and muscle pain

5. Weight loss3. Fatigue6. Loss of appetite

Causes of Hepatitis CSharing needles while using illegal street drugs.

1. Sharing needles while using illegal street drugs.

2. Using non-sterile instruments and needles for tattooing and body piercing.

3. Blood transfusion..

4. Sharing personal care items such as razors, scissors, nail clippers, or a toothbrush with an infected person.5. Engaging in high-risk sexual behavior (e.g., having multiple partners or not using condoms when having sex with an infected person).

Prevention of Hepatitis CDon't sharepersonal care items that might have blood on them, such as razors, scissors, nail clippers, or toothbrushes .

2. Avoid injected drugs or, for drug users, enter a treatment program.

3.Never share needles, syringes, water, and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis Bif you are a drug user.

4.Consider the risks of getting tattoos or body piercings.

5.Don't donate blood, organs, or tissue if you have hepatitis C.

Medicines of Hepatitis CRibavirinRibavirin

Pegylated interferon alfa

Pegylated interferon alfa

Herbal Medicine of Hepatitis C

Milk Thistle Liver Clean10