Hepatitis C Guides

Hepatitis C Guide: Testing and treatment

This guide tells you about the different tests your doctor can do to help you with hepatitis C.

GPs can now safely manage and treat most patients with hepatitis C. Most people can get rid of their hepatitis C

There is a video and downloadable digital booklet, which is also available in Arabic, Simplified Chinese, Hindi and Vietnamese.

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Updated 28 February 2023

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Hepatitis B Guide

Testing, treatment and staying healthy. This guide is to help you understand the process from being tested for hepatitis B (often called hep B) to living well with chronic (life-long) hep B.
A cure for hepatitis C

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What is hepatitis C?

Basic information about hepatitis C and how it can affect you.
Hepatitis C symptoms

Symptoms of hepatitis C are not always obvious
Testing for hepatitis C

Information about the tests used to diagnose hepatitis C (hep C) infection
Clinical guidelines

Australian guidelines for the testing and treatment of hepatitis B and hepatitis C
Stopping the spread of hepatitis C

How you can protect yourself against getting hepatitis C.
Mental Health Worker Information

Information to support people working in mental health services when discussing hepatitis C.
Contact tracing in regional and remote areas

This video is designed for health workers, especially those working closely with regional and remote Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities.