Understanding what hepatitis C is, how it spreads and how it is treated can replace fear with clarity.

Screening for hepatitis C has been routine for pregnant women since 2020. But testing positive for the chronic liver infection often comes as a surprise, because the virus doesn’t usually cause ...

Significant treatment gaps persist for pregnant individuals with HCV, leading to missed therapeutic opportunities and vertical transmission risks.

Hepatitis C infection. Computer illustration showing liver and close-up view of hepatitis C viruses. Studies show that mortality, morbidity, and hepatic decompensation risks increase with coinfection ...

In 2005, Nick Voyles was diagnosed with hepatitis C after being released from five years of incarceration. A nurse told him he had only six months to live. He was prescribed a drug cocktail, a ...

Hepatitis C can carry a stigma, which can make it even harder for already marginalized groups to be vocal about the virus. Hispanic Americans are also more likely to die from hepatitis C (but less ...

Hepatitis C is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to severe health issues. Epclusa was approved to treat chronic hepatitis C by the ...

As someone receiving treatment, you have certain rights. Some of those, such as the right to have copies of your medical records and the right to keep them private, are guaranteed by law. Many states ...

Harriet Callahan was caught completely by surprise. While visiting a doctor for arthritis a few years ago, a routine blood test revealed she had hepatitis C, one of the deadliest infectious diseases ...