Hepatitis C is a chronic inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus and, unlike hepatitis A and B, hepatitis C does not have a vaccine. The hepatitis C vaccine has not yet been created, so it is important to control the disease through preventive measures and drug treatment recommended by the doctor. Learn all about hepatitis C.
Although he does not have hepatitis C vaccine, it is imperative that people with hepatitis C virus be vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B to avoid possible complications, with cirrhosis requiring hepatic transplantation in some cases, or cancer in the liver, for example. All people who have been infected with the hepatitis C virus or have questions about possible contamination can take the hepatitis C test free of charge through the SUS.
How to prevent hepatitis C
The prevention of hepatitis C can be done by means of some measures like:
- Avoid sharing disposable materials, such as needles and syringes, for example;
- Avoid contact with contaminated blood;
- Use condoms in all sexual relationships;
- Avoid using medications that may cause liver damage in the short term;
- Avoid alcohol and drugs, especially injectables.
Hepatitis C has cures with proper treatment and preventive measures. Usually treatment for hepatitis C is ugly through the use of medications, such as Interferon associated with Ribavirin, which should be used according to the guidance of the hepatologist or infectologist. Understand how hepatitis C treatment is done.
