Facts about Hepatitis C and Confidential STD Testing for It
-Hepatitis C is a disease affecting a person’s liver that can cause cirrhosis or scarring of the liver. This scarring of the liver could cause liver failure or liver cancer if not treated. This in the end could require a person to have a liver transplant which many times there is a reoccurrence of the cirrhosis.
- The hepatitis C virus is spread from blood to blood contact such as sharing drug injection paraphernalia (needles), blood transfusions, dirty tattoo or piercing equipment, and in some cases sexual activity.
- It is estimated that up to 300 million people worldwide are infected with Hepatitis C
Confidential STD testing consists of a blood test.This blood test looks for antibodies to the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) as an indicator of acute Hepatitis C. See more information on this testing by clicking the following link: Hepatitis C Test
