What is Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis Cis a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Today, most people become infected with the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to prepare and inject drugs.
Who Should Consider Getting Screened?
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Recommended for men and women 18+ at least once in their lifetime. Adults with recognized exposures should be tested more often.
Why Screening is Important
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Chronic HCV infection does not cause symptoms in most people but can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer.
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Hepatitis C can be cured if diagnosed and treated.
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Family Medicine-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
1201 W. Agency Rd., West Burlington, IA 52655
319-754-4242
Henry County Health Center-Mount Pleasant Clinic
407 S. White St., Suite 103, Mount Pleasant, IA 52641
319-385-6770
Family Medicine, Mercy-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center, Mercy Plaza, Suite 159
1225 S. Gear Ave. West Burlington, IA 52655
319-768-1570
Keokuk Clinic
3285 Main St., Keokuk, IA 52632
319-524-6274
Family Medicine-Southeast Iowa Regional Medical Center
5409 Avenue O, Fort Madison, IA 52627
319-376-2134