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  • HIV
    • HIV Testing
    • PrEP / PEP
    • HIV Undetectable
  • Hepatitis
    • Hepatitis A
    • Hepatitis B
    • Hepatitis C
      • What is Hepatitis C
      • How to Cure Hepatitis C
      • For Providers
    • Testing Treatment Resources
    • Syringe Service
  • Other STDs
    • STD Prevention
    • STD Statistics by Demographic
    • STD/HIV Reports
  • Find Services
  • About Us
    • Louisiana Youth Education Program
    • Campaigns
      • Black Women and PrEP
      • Greater Than AIDS
      • Start It
      • Let’s Stop HIV Together
      • U=U
      • International Condom Day
      • Get Loud, Louisiana!
    • Calendar
    • Careers
    • Staff Info
    • Blog
  • For Service Providers
    • Order Center
    • Book CT Training
    • Support Services
    • STD/HIV and LAHAP Reports
    • SHOT Program
    • PrEP Provider Packet
    • Prenatal Testing
    • Find Your Public Health District
    • CAREWare

What is Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a virus transmitted through blood and causes severe inflammation and scarring in the liver; often resulting in chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, and death. As the opioid epidemic increases, the rate of new infections continues to grow at a dramatic pace.

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It’s Time for Change.
It’s Time to Cure Hepatitis C.

In Louisiana, it’s estimated that tens of thousands of people suffer from Hepatitis C; making it one of our state’s most urgent medical conditions. Even though many people don’t know if they have Hepatitis C, it is a deadly virus. It’s best to know if you or a loved one have been exposed to the virus.

Risk factors include:

  • Inhaling or injecting illicit drugs
  • Tattoos in unsterile environments
  • Exposure to infected blood
  • Infected organs used in an organ transplants
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