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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

Charlotte, NC

Group Name:	Central Carolina Liver Association
Address:	Center for Liver Diseases P.O. Box 32861 Charlotte, NC 28232-2861
Meets At:	Carolinas Medical Center
Meets On:	2nd Tuesday 7:30 PM
Contact Person:	Suzann Brune
Phone:	704.355.6649
Comment:	This is a wonderful group. It is not just for HCV patients but also for pre and post transplant patients. They have meetings on various liver subjects. All people involved are wonderful. This group was co-founded by my Dr, Dr. Robert Reindollar with one of his 1st liver transplant patients several years ago.

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