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HEPATITIS C

Viral infection of the liver caused by hepatitis C virus contamination.

• Infection with hepatitis C
• Contamination by transfusion of infected blood
• Making tattoos and piercings without strict rules of hygiene
• Injecting drugs
• Unprotected sexual intercourse
• Rare but possible by transmission from mother to fetus
• Increased risk to people working in health system

In many cases, patients do not know of their suffering because they are asymptomatic.
Even when they appear symptoms are not specific. There appear fatigue, abdominal discomfort especially in the liver, nausea and decreased appetite. Signs such as yellowing of the skin or eyes, weight loss and muscle and joint pain occur in those whose disease tends to get complicated.

• Be careful that in manicure / pedicure, tattoo, piercing, etc salons only sterilized instruments are used
• Avoid having unprotected sex with unstable partners

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