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Treatment for Hepatitis C

WEBfor Health Care Providers Treatment - Hepatitis C. VA is a national leader in the treatment of the hepatitis C virus. Since all-oral direct-acting antivirals became …

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Keeping Your Liver Healthy

WEBHere are some things to remember about keeping your liver healthy: Alcohol from any type of drink (wine, beer, hard liquor) can cause liver damage. Alcohol …

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Cirrhosis Overview

WEBInformation for health care providers for patients living with cirrhosis, from the VA National Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease website. Apply for and manage the VA …

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Hepatitis C Treatment Considerations

WEBPatients with acute HCV infection can be treated with DAAs upon initial diagnosis (based on detectable HCV RNA) without awaiting spontaneous resolution if appropriate. Selection …

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What can I do to prevent hepatitis A

WEBBoil water or drink bottled water in areas where there is a risk for hepatitis A contamination. Eat cooked foods and fruits that you can peel and avoid eating …

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Hepatitis A Basics: Entire Lesson

WEBHepatitis A is a result of infection with the hepatitis A virus. Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few …

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Nutrition in Advanced Liver Disease

WEBVitamins and Minerals. As in early liver disease, Vitamin B1 and vitamin B2, which are included in most multivitamins, may be taken. Vitamin A may be taken, …

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Integrated Care for the Treatment of Liver Disease

WEBKey concepts. "Integrated health care," often referred to as interdisciplinary health care, is characterized by a high degree of collaboration and communication …

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Who to Vaccinate for Hepatitis B

WEBHealth care and public safety workers at risk for occupational exposure to blood or blood-contaminated body fluids; Persons with end-stage renal disease, …

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Cirrhosis: A Patient's Guide

WEBAny illness that affects the liver over a long period of time may lead to fibrosis and, eventually, cirrhosis. Heavy alcohol drinking and viruses (like hepatitis C or hepatitis B) are common causes of cirrhosis. …

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Who is at risk for hepatitis A

WEBAre experiencing homelessness. People at increased risk for complications if they became infected with hepatitis A: People living with chronic liver disease, …

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Laboratory Tests

WEBLaboratory tests for hepatitis C are divided into four general categories: Screening: Screening for hepatitis C virus (HCV) is done with a serologic test for the HCV antibody …

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What are the side effects of the hepatitis A vaccine

WEBThe hepatitis A vaccine is made from inactive virus and is quite safe. In general, there are very few side effects. The most common potential side effect is …

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Publications and Products

WEBCirrhosis: A Patient's Guide (2022) An 11-page handbook that explains basic facts about the liver and the liver disease cirrhosis, answers questions about common complications …

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Viral Hepatitis and Liver Disease

WEBVHA Directive 1300.01, May 23, 2018. This VA Directive gives this Program the responsibility to provide primary guidance on policy and services related to viral …

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Cirrhosis: A Patient's Guide

WEBcirrhosis, so you can actively participate in your health care. RESOURCES: A list of the medical terms used in this handbook appears at the end. You may hear these words in …

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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Overview

WEBNon-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease. When excess fat builds up in the liver of a person who doesn't drink much alcohol, it's called non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …

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Teaching Guide: Reducing Alcohol Use with Brief Intervention

WEBThe Rationale: Minimizing alcohol use is one of the most important factors in preserving liver health in individuals with hepatitis C. In patients with cirrhosis, complete …

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Alcohol and cirrhosis

WEBAlcohol increases the damage done to the liver and speeds up the development of cirrhosis. For example, after about 25 years of hepatitis C infection, …

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HIV and Hepatitis C Coinfection

WEBMany people who are living with HIV also have been exposed to other infections, such as hepatitis C. Over half of people who acquire HIV through injecting …

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