Hepatitis C

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Chronic Hepatitis C
Factors Promoting Progression or Severity

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Hepatitis C Virus Infection, United States

Estimated Incidence of Acute HCV Infection
United States, 1960-2001

Prevalence of HCV Infection by
Age and Gender, United States, 1988-1994

Exposures Known to Be Associated With
HCV Infection in the United States

Reported Cases of Acute Hepatitis C by
Selected Risk Factors, United States,
1982-2001*

Sources of Infection for
Persons With Hepatitis C

Reduce or Eliminate Risks for
Acquiring HCV Infection

HCV Prevalence by Selected Groups
United States

HCV Testing Routinely Recommended

Postexposure Management for HCV

HCV Counseling

Preventing HCV Transmission to Others

Persons Using Illegal Drugs

Mother-to-Infant Transmission of HCV

Sexual Transmission of HCV

Sexual Transmission of HCV

Other Transmission Issues