Directory of Hepatitis C Resources

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Hepatitis C is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).

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• Canada Hepatitis C January 1, 1986-July 1, 1990 Class Actions Settlement

  http://www.hepc8690.ca/
  Important information for Canadians infected through the blood system. Includes definitions, eligibility, procedures, documents, forms, news updates, and FAQs. [English and French]

• CDC: Hepatitis C

  http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/HCV/index.htm
  This fact sheet contains the most frequently asked questions concerning hepatitis C and testing.

• Chronic Hepatitis C: Current Disease Management

  http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hepc_ez/index.aspx
  An introduction, risk factors and transmission, clinical symptoms and signs, testing, biopsy, diagnosis and treatment are some of the topics discussed.

• e-Medicine Health: Hepatitis C

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/hepatitis_c/article_em.htm
  Consumer health resource center providing an overview, the causes, symptoms, and treatment. Includes self-care, medications, support groups, and counseling.

• eMedicine Health: Current and Future Medications for Hepatitis C

  http://www.emedicinehealth.com/current_and_future_medications_for_hepatitis_c/article_em.htm
  Information on the causes, symptoms, risk factors, and treatment options. Includes a section on drug research.

• Hep C Discussion Forum

  http://hepcfriends.activeboard.com/
  Forum set up by sufferers and post treatment survivors of Hepatitis C. Aims to help and support, offer guidance, research and on-line community for all.

• Hepatitis C

  http://www.hepatitis-c.de/
  Includes database about this disease. Includes links, alternative and conventional treatments, studies, literature and patient experiences. Site may be viewed in English, German or French.

• Hepatitis C the Silent Killer

  http://www.angelfire.com/mo2/rec/hep.html
  Links to medical information, social security, insurance, alternative medications, the authors personal experience and funding. Also a message board.

• Hepatitis C: An Epidemic For Anyone

  http://www.epidemic.org/
  Discusses basic facts about viruses, the liver, and HCV. Includes risk assessment test, personal stories, issues, and forum. Sponsored by the C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth College.

• Hepatitis Central

  http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/
  Current information on this disease as well as liver disease, cirrhosis, rebetron and interferon. For the medical professional and patient. Online support groups and patient referred physicians.

• International Journal of Medical Sciences

  http://www.medsci.org/hepatitisc.html
  A special issue of articles covering aspects of hepatitis C virology, natural history, epidemiology, molecular diagnosis, treatment of chronic HCV infection, co-infection and transplantation.

• Mayo Clinic: Hepatitis C

  http://www.mayoclinic.org/diseases-conditions/hepatitis-c/home/ovc-20207365
  A discussion of the most serious strain of hepatitis, including symptoms, causes, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and methods of self-care.

• MedlinePlus: Hepatitis C

  https://medlineplus.gov/hepatitisc.html
  Directory of factsheets, articles, and news.

• National HCV Prison Coalition

  http://www.hcvinprison.org/
  The National Hepatitis C Prison Coalition provides support to prison inmates who are suffering from hepatitis.

• NHS Choices: Hepatitis C

  http://www.nhs.uk/conditions/Hepatitis-C/
  Provides information on this infection of the liver. Includes a short video on liver health and details of symptoms, causes, diagnosis, treatment, complications and prevention.

• NHS Choices: Hepatitis C

  http://www.nhs.uk/hepatitisc/
  Provides information and advice on the blood-borne virus hepatitis C, how to get tested and how to avoid it.

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