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Follow the links below to find information on Hepatitis C.
Updated September 2008
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Hepatitis C
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Queensland Health
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Hepatitis is a disease or inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis can be caused by alcohol, some drugs and chemicals, and by infection. Hepatitis C is one form of hepatitis caused by the hepatitis c virus. Hepatitis C is one of the most serious types of hepatitis.
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Oct 2009
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Hepatitis C
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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The hepatitis C virus has only been recognised since 1989, although it probably has been causing hepatitis for thousands of years.
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Jun 2009
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Hepatitis C
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hepatitis means there is an inflammation of the liver which causes damage to the liver.
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Jun 2009
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Hepatitis C
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Child and Youth Health - CYH (South Australia)
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Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. There are several different types of viruses that cause hepatitis.
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Jun 2009
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'Double Whammy' Report - Bleeding Disorders
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Haemophilia Foundation Australia
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The Report provides evidence of the needs of the bleeding disorders community affected by hepatitis C and recommendations.
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May 2009
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HFA hepatitis C strategy - Bleeding Disorders
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Haemophilia Foundation Australia
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HFA is currently working on a national strategy to understand the needs of the bleeding disorders community affected by hepatitis C, to develop a plan to meet these needs and put the plan into action.
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May 2009
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Hepatitis C - Bleeding Disorders
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Haemophilia Foundation Australia
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A current priority for Haemophilia Foundation Australia is to understand the needs of the bleeding disorders community affected by hepatitis C and to develop and carry out a strategy to address those needs.
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Apr 2009
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Hepatitis C in Australia
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Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing
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Information about Hepatitis C; Populations most at Risk of Hepatitis C in Australia; and Australia's response to the Hepatitis C epidemic.
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Nov 2008
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HIV, hepatitis and sport
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Better Health Channel
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The risk of catching HIV or hepatitis B or C through sports activity is extremely small. HIV and hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood, semen or vaginal secretions into the bloodstream. HIV and hepatitis B or C cannot be caught from sweat or saliva from other sportspeople. Standard practice is to stop play if a player is bleeding and allow them to return to play only after bleeding is controlled and the wound to properly covered. Infection control guidelines help keep other players and officials safe.
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Aug 2008
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Hepatitis C
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Better Health Channel
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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation (swelling and pain) of the liver. It is commonly spread through sharing unsterile needles, syringes and other injecting drug equipment. There is currently no vaccine to prevent hepatitis C infection but treatment is effective for some people. When the initial infection lasts for more than six months, it is called chronic hepatitis C, which may lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer in a small number of people.
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Mar 2008
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Hepatitis C
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NSW Health
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Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that is spread through contact with infected blood. Prevention through the use of sterile needles and injecting equipment is key, and people with hepatitis C should ensure others are not exposed to their blood.
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Dec 2007
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Dental notes: managing hepatitis C in the community
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Australian Prescriber
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The number of Australian adults living with hepatitis C is increasing and is not confined to any one section of the population. Dentists need to be aware that hepatitis C may be present in the saliva of infected patients.
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Apr 2006
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Hepatitis C: comments for consumers
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Australian Prescriber
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Hepatitis C is a virus which attacks the liver. It is spread by contact with another person's blood.
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Apr 2006
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