Why Get Tested for Hepatitis C?
Testing is crucial if you:
- Have ever shared needles or other drug-injecting equipment.
- Received a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1991 in the UK.
- Have had unprotected sex with a partner who may be infected.
- Were born to a mother with Hepatitis C.
- Have symptoms suggestive of liver disease, such as fatigue, jaundice, or abdominal pain.
- Have ever had a tattoo or piercing with unsterilised equipment.
Early detection allows for timely treatment, reducing the risk of liver damage and preventing transmission to others.
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