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Hepatitis C: For Patients and the Public

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Basics

Basics

Who's at risk for hepatitis, how to prevent it, and what to do when you get it.
ArrowUnderstanding the Liver
ArrowHepatitis A
ArrowHepatitis B
ArrowHepatitis C
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Getting Tested

Getting Tested

Find out whether you should get tested, and what the results mean.
ArrowGetting Tested
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Just Diagnosed

Just Diagnosed

Learn how to get care and support.
ArrowYour Next Steps
ArrowUnderstanding Lab Tests
ArrowUnderstanding Liver Biopsy
ArrowHIV Coinfection
ArrowResources
Living with Hepatitis C

Living with Hepatitis C

ArrowAlcohol and Hepatitis C
ArrowAlternative Therapies
ArrowDiet and Nutrition
ArrowManaging Pain
ArrowMental Health
ArrowSex and Sexuality
Treatment Decisions

Treatment Decisions

Here's what you need to know before, during, and after therapy.
ArrowTreatment Decisions
ArrowSide Effects Guide
ArrowClinical Trials
ArrowChallenges for People in Drug and Alcohol Recovery
ArrowResources
Liver Complications

Liver Complications

ArrowCirrhosis
ArrowLiver Cancer
ArrowLiver Transplants

Frequently Asked Questions

ArrowNew!Q: What does it mean when different types of blood tests for hepatitis C give different results?
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Tips and Tools

ArrowQuestions to Ask Your Doctor
ArrowHepatitis C: An Introductory Guide for Patients
ArrowCirrhosis Guide
ArrowTreatment Tracking Chart
ArrowManaging Side Effects of Treatment (Booklet)
ArrowSide Effects Chart
ArrowHepatitis C and Alcohol Brochure
ArrowDrinking Diary & Change Plan
ArrowHepatitis C Quiz
ArrowGlossary

Community

ArrowThe Healing Arts
ArrowSupport Groups

Resources

ArrowVA Hepatitis C Programs & Contacts
ArrowVA Health Care Benefits
ArrowFind a VA Medical Center
ArrowHotlines
ArrowGeneral Hepatitis C Web Sites
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