causes and prevention of Hepatitis C

Type C hepatitis is a disease that affects 20% of patients with viral hepatitis and the remainder in the case of blood transfusion. Incubation for 14-182 days, averaging 42-49 days.


CAUSE
Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Transmitted through sexual intercourse. Contact with infected blood.


SYMPTOMS
Most people do not have acute symptoms. 20% had jaundice, 30% experienced flu-like symptoms. Experienced swelling of the liver.


Diagnosis
Asked if it found the symptoms of hepatitis virus blood tests will be performed to confirm the diagnosis and type of virus. In case of chronic hepatitis, it is advisable to do a biopsy.


TREATMENT
Interferon (Alferon N) and ribavirin.


PREVENTION
There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. The way to prevent is to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus is to prevent the behavior of sharing needles or personal tools such as toothbrushes, razors and nail clippers with an infected person.