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  1. Hepatitis information
  2. Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C

In Australia over 115,000 people are still living with chronic hepatitis C and many are unaware they have the virus. Hepatitis C is preventable but infections continue to occur. This section provides information about the various aspects of hepatitis C. Just click on the section most relevant to your question.

Please note that information provided on this website is for general information only and not intended as medical advice. Hepatitis Australia encourages all readers to seek independent medical advice before making any decisions based on the information provided on this website.

Hepatitis C Guides

Hepatitis C Guides

Testing and treating hepatitis C: Information for GPs and patients. Download these pdf resources specific to doctors and patients. Most patients with hep C can now be safely managed and cured in primary care. Read more

Published: 31st March, 2020

Updated: 18th September, 2020

Author: Danny Adams

A cure for hepatitis C

A cure for hepatitis C

Highly effective medicines are available in Australia to cure hepatitis C Read more

Published: 30th March, 2020

Updated: 18th May, 2021

Author:

What is hepatitis C?

What is hepatitis C?

Basic information about hepatitis C and how it can affect you. Read more

Published: 29th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2022

Author:

Hepatitis C symptoms

Hepatitis C symptoms

Symptoms of hepatitis C are not always obvious Read more

Published: 28th March, 2020

Updated: 21st September, 2020

Author:

Testing for hepatitis C

Testing for hepatitis C

Information about the tests used to diagnose hepatitis C (hep C) infection Read more

Published: 27th March, 2020

Updated: 22nd February, 2022

Author:

Preventing hepatitis C

Preventing hepatitis C

How you can protect yourself against getting hepatitis C. Read more

Published: 28th February, 2020

Updated: 23rd July, 2021

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Hepatitis C FAQs

Hepatitis C FAQs

A series of commonly asked questions about hepatitis C. If you do not see the question you have in mind you can call 1800 437 222 to speak to your local hepatitis organisation. Read more

Published: 31st October, 2019

Author: Danny Adams

Your Rights and-Responsibilities

Your Rights and-Responsibilities

In Australia, people living with hepatitis B and hepatitis C have rights that protect them from being discriminated against. People living with hepatitis B or C also have responsibilities to protect public health. Read more

Published: 18th September, 2019

Updated: 14th September, 2020

Author: Danny Adams

Living with cirrhosis

Living with cirrhosis

Having cirrhosis means that you have severe scarring on your liver. In most cases it is a chronic condition, which means you will usually have it for the rest of your life – however proper treatment can reduce the impact on your health. Read more

Published: 20th July, 2019

Updated: 28th August, 2020

Author: Grace Hogan

Other Languages

Other Languages

Hepatitis Australia resources translated into various languages Read more

Published: 17th June, 2019

Updated: 5th January, 2021

Author: Danny Adams

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