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- Hepatitis C is transmitted when the blood of a person with hepatitis C comes in contact with the blood of another person. In Canada, the activities with the highest chance of passing hepatitis C…
- Key points. Generally people have a right to keep their health information private, including information about their hepatitis C infection. There ...
- This section of the Hepatitis C In-Depth Guide will provide an overview of more common routes of transmission and share steps that can be taken to prevent exposure to and passing of hepatitis C.
- “Routine Practices,” also known as “Universal Precautions” or “Infection Control Procedures,” refer to practices that help prevent the spread of ...
- Key points. Over half of people with hepatitis C do not experience signs or symptoms in the beginning. They may have hepatitis C for many years before ...
- Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. About one in four people clear hepatitis C on their own (spontaneous clearance), and the others go on to develop chronic hepatitis C.
- Testing can take place in a variety of settings, including healthcare providers’ offices, hospitals, public health clinics, prisons, health centres, and mobile health vans or other outreach settings.
- Key points Hepatitis (liver injury) can result from a variety of causes, including viruses, medicines, alcohol, chemicals and other toxins. ...
- Engaging in hepatitis C testing can be a helpful way for people to enter the health environment and be linked with other services, such as harm reduction, social services, primary health care,…
- This guide is designed to address some of the realities and complexities faced by nurses who provide care to people living with HIV. The aim of this guide is to ...