Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a contagious, blood borne pathogen. Untreated, it can cause liver disease and lead to death.

We offer a patient centred Hepatitis C screening, diagnosis and treatment program.

This treatment results in cure in more than 95% of the cases.

A person is at risk for Hepatitis C if:

• They have a history of intravenous drug use
• They have a history of sharing tattoos or piercing equipment
• Sharing of drug paraphernalia
• Unprotected sex
• Household contacts
• For the period prior to 1992, those who have:
  
  • Received a blood transfusion or clotting factor
  • Organ or Tissue transplant
• Born between 1955 and 1975 and were in contact with poorly sterilized medical equipment