Page 105 - MNU-PM503 Parasitology practical book

Pharm D- Clinical Pharmacy Program Third Level Parasitology and virology (PM503)

HCV For some people, hepatitis C is a It is transmitted Treatment:

(DNA virus) short-term illness, but for more through blood, • Antiviral medications.

than half of people who become sexual • Liver transplantation.
infected with the hepatitis C intercourse, If the patient has developed

virus, it becomes a long-term, from mother to serious complications from

chronic infection. fetus during chronic hepatitis C infection.
It may be associated by malaise, labor, needle • Vaccinations.

jaundice, hepatitis, cirrhosis and stick especially Although there is no vaccine for

liver cancer. in IV addict hepatitis C, your doctor will

Hepatic carcinoma occurs in drugs. likely recommend that you
chronic carriers. receive vaccines against the

It is the most destructive hepatitis A and B viruses. These

hepatitis to liver are separate viruses that also can
cause liver damage and

complicate the course of chronic

hepatitis C.

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