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CDC: Syringe reuse linked to hepatitis C outbreak
RENO, Nev. (AP) ? A hepatitis C outbreak was caused by workers improperly reusing syringes and medicine vials at a Las Vegas clinic, federal health officials said Friday. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention was contacted by state health

My life with Hepatitis C
IN 1965 David Singerman was knocked down by a car as he crossed the road. As a result he was given a blood transfusion. Thirty-five years later, David, now 63, was to discover that the life-saving treatment had in fact led to him contracting hepatitis C.

Acute Hepatitis C from Unsafe Injections
Disease The CDC has concluded an investigation of a clinic in Nevada that reported an outbreak of Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) in 6 people that resulted from unsafe injection procedures. Here's what happened:Hepatitis C is a reportable infection to the

UPDATES AND COMMENTARY

What You Must Know About Alcoholic Hepatitis
This much-needed synopsis of alcoholic hepatitis reminds us that you don't need to be a heavy drinker to suffer from this condition. Looking over the causes, risk factors and complications of alcoholic hepatitis will motivate anyone with liver concerns to...

15 Tips for Managing Interferon-Ribavirin Side Effects
Finding new ways to manage the side effects of Hepatitis C combination therapy adds to a person’s likelihood of conquering the virus....

New Mexico Offers Free Hepatitis C Hotline
Finally being recognized as the widespread, public health problem that it is, the New Mexico Department of Health has taken a giant step forward to help people with Hepatitis C. By launching a new, toll-free phone number, locals concerned about...

Hepatitis Support Groups

Fairbanks, AK

Group Name:	Fairbanks Hep C Support
Meets At:	Noel Wein Library
Address:	1215 Cowles Street
City:	Fairbanks, Alaska 99701
Meets On:	1st Sunday
Meeting Time:	Call
Contact Person:	I am currently a group of one. I figure since there isn't a support group in Fairbanks Let's start one! We just need to contact each other first.
Phone:	907.452.6965
Sponsored By Pharmaceutical Co?	No

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