Hepatitis C is a virus that affects the liver

The liver is an essential organ because it cleans your blood.

How do you get Hep C?

Anytime infected blood comes into contact with your bloodstream

Sharing needles (drugs, steroids, tattoos, peircings) 

Sharing drug works (straws, spoons, crack/m eth pipes)

Fighting

Razors, Toothbrushes, Nail Clippers

                       Sex that results in bloody sex

 

Symptoms of Hep C:

Jaundice, Chronic Fatigue, Nausea, loss of appetite, discoloured urine and stool, joint pain and itchy skin.

Treatment:

There is no cure or vaccine for Hep C, however there is treatment that involves medication, rest, a healthy diet and restiction of alcohol.

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