Introduction The hepatitis C virus triggers dangerous inflammation of the liver, which is usually chronic and progressive. In Germany about 0.3% of the population is infected with hepatitis C. Due to early diagnoses, good results are possible today with modern treatment options. In many cases, the disease can be cured before it becomes chronic. In … Hepatitis C Test
Causes Hepatitis C is an inflammatory disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). The virus belongs to the group of flaviviruses and is an enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus. Based on its genetic information, this virus can be divided into 6 groups (so-called genotypes), which are further subdivided into a total of … Hepatitis C Causes and Treatmen
The sexual transmission route in hepatitis C The sexual transmission route plays a rather minor role in hepatitis C compared to hepatitis B and HIV. This transmission pathway is very rare, but is favored by open sores on the external or internal genitals, such as hemorrhoids and genital warts. However, the risk of injury and … The sexual transmission route in hepatitis C | Hepatitis C Causes and Treatmen
Dialysis as a possibility of infection The risk of hepatitis infection due to virus transmission via dialysis is comparatively high. Modern sterilization procedures for the equipment and blood tests of the patients significantly reduced the risk of hepatitis C transmission. However, 10 percent of dialysis patients still suffer from hepatitis C. Together with drug addicts … Dialysis as a possibility of infection | Hepatitis C Causes and Treatmen
Introduction Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is mainly transmitted via blood. It is important that the blood of a person with hepatitis C enters the bloodstream of another person. Unfortunately, it is not yet possible to vaccinate against Hepatitis C, as no effective vaccine … Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk Hepatitis C cannot be transmitted via saliva or tear fluid. Contact with these body fluids of an infected person is therefore harmless (unlike contact with blood or sexual contact). Caution is required, however, if there are injuries, for example in the oral mucosa. Small amounts of blood can get into … Transmission via saliva/tear fluid/mother’s milk | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Transmission via blood transfusion Until 1992, blood preserves in Germany were not tested for hepatitis C because the disease was still unknown and not sufficiently researched. Anyone who received blood transfusions before 1992 therefore has a very high risk of infection with hepatitis C. The risk of transmission was minimized by newly introduced hygiene standards. … Transmission via blood transfusion | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
Is an infection possible despite vaccination? A vaccine effective against Hepatitis C is not yet available. However, a vaccination against Hepatitis A and a vaccination against Hepatitis B can be given.Since the pathogens are different viruses, a hepatitis A and/or B vaccination does not automatically protect against infection with hepatitis C. The exact response of … Is an infection possible despite vaccination? | Transmission route or infection of hepatitis C
