Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis C is usually spread when blood from a person infected with the Hepatitis C virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. Before 1992, when widespread screening of the blood supply began in the United States, Hepatitis C was also commonly spread through blood transfusions and organ transplants.

Hepatitis C can be either “acute” or “chronic.” Acute Hepatitis C virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis C virus. For most people, acute infection leads to chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis C is a serious disease than can result in long-term health problems, or even death.

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. The best way to prevent Hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injection drug use.

Hepatitis C Buttons

Hepatitis C (English and Spanish)

Copy the code below for this “CDC Vital Signs Learn Vital Information about Hepatitis C.” button (180 x 150):

Copy the code below for this “Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C.” button (150 x 172):

Copy the code below for this “Baby Boomers are 5x more likely to be infected with hepatitis C.” button (170 x 195):

Los nacidos entre 1945-1965 tienen una probilidad 5 veces mayor de Hepatitis C.

Copie este código del botón de la Campaña de Vital Signs: “Los nacidos entre 1945-1965 tienen una probabilidad 5 veces mayor de Hepatitis C.” (170 x 195):

Hepatitis C: Leading cause of liver cancer

FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer” button (180 x 150):

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer” button (500×150):

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Hepatitis C is a leading cause of liver cancer” button (500 x 150):

Hepatitis C: Treatments can eliminate the virus

FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus. Click here to learn more. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/C/cFAQ.htm

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “FACT: Treatments can eliminate the Hepatitis C virus” button (186 x 260):

Hepatitis Testing Day

Copy the code below for this “May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY” button (180 x 150):

Copy the code below for this “May 19. HEPATITIS TESTING DAY” button (500 x 150):

Hepatitis C: Are You At Risk? Part 1

VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK? Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (180 x 150):

Hepatitis C: Are You At Risk? Part 2

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (180 x 150):

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “VIRAL HEPATITIS. ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (180 x 150):

Hepatitis C: Are You At Risk? Part 3

ARE YOU AT RISK? Millions of Americans have VIRAL HEPATITIS. Most don't know it. Take this online assessment to see if you're at risk. http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/riskassessment/

Copy the code below for this “ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (186 x 260):

Copy the code below for this “ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (500 x 113):

Copy the code below for this “ARE YOU AT RISK?” button (500 x 111):

Page last reviewed: April 2, 2013

Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention