Hepatitis C News

It was found that after treatment of Hepatitis C, re-vaccination against Hepatitis B among this group resulted in an improved response. 

The study reveals who have been cured of hepatitis C, show that drug- and liver-related causes of death accounted for the majority of excess fatalities. 

Hepatitis C is a virus that can infect the liver which, if left untreated, can cause serious and potentially life-threatening liver damage over many years Historically, hepatitis C was treated with interferon-based therapy, which was often ineffective But in 2011, new medications called direct-acting antivirals (DAA) were developed

Viral hepatitis is a global health problem that caused 1.34 million deaths in 2015, which is higher than the deaths caused by tuberculosis and HIV Hepatitis B and C are solely responsible for 96 per cent of hepatitis mortality There are many different types of Hepatitis viruses (A to E), but B and E are the most concerning types

Hepatitis A is often perceived as a mild self-limiting illness, but it can still cause severe symptoms, especially in those with pre-existing liver conditions Unlike bacterial infections treated with antibiotics, hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E are caused by viruses and cannot be cured with antibiotics Both hepatitis B and C can be asymptomatic for a prolonged period, leading to a silent progression of liver damage

The function of the liver is to process nutrients, filtering the blood, and fighting infections Almost 325 million people across the globe are living with Viral Hepatitis Every year almost 1.34 million deaths occur due to Hepatitis In India, about 2,50,000 people die of viral hepatitis or its sequelae every year

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July 28 is observed as World Hepatitis Day (WHD) across the globe in order to raise awareness about the disease and with an aim to eradicate it completely from planet earth by 2030. Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver tissue, which is caused by a viral infection. Hepatitis affects millions of people across the world, causing both acute and chronic liver disease. According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), India carries around 50% of the global burden of chronic hepatitis.

The study was conducted by researchers of the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine and UC Health and was published in the journal Liver Transplantation.

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A decentralised care and the provision of free direct-acting antiviral agents (DAAs) can produce high rates of cure among people with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, according to a large-scale study conducted in India.

Out of the total number, 52 million children were exposed to viral hepatitis.

A bench of Acting Chief Justice Gita Mittal and Justice C Hari Shankar also issued notice to the Delhi Government on the petition which sought direction to identify and publicise the names of hospitals, laboratories and medical stores which will provide testing and treatment of Hepatitis C virus (HCV) free of cost in the national capital.

Globally, about 1.4 million people die each year from hepatitis. It is estimated that only 5% of people with chronic hepatitis know of their infection, and less than 1% have access to treatment. 

Researchers found that the generic directly-acting antiviral (DAA) treatments available in India are cost effective.

The bloodborne virus is transmitted by injection drug use, dirty needles, blood transfusions and sex. Chronic infection can lead to cirrhosis or cancer of the liver.

The World Health Organization's latest hepatitis report identifies the condition as a grave public health threat that needs an "urgent response."

The results revealed that people with Hepatitis B were 76 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease, and those with Hepatitis C were 51 per cent more likely to develop Parkinson's disease.  

A single pill of the the drug, marketed as Sovaldi and other names, can cost up to $1,000 (920 euros). In France, a 12-week course of treatment costs 41,000 euros.

Messi has signed to become the ambassador for Tour n' Cure, the Egyptian initiative said on its website.