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Tag: Hepatitis C

Preventing Complications from Hepatitis C through Screenings and Treatment

Although hepatitis C is a serious viral infection that can lead to permanent liver damage, it is important to know that nowadays it can nearly always be cured through antiviral medications. These highly effective medications are taken orally, often only once per day, making the treatment plan easy and convenient to follow over the course

What Are the Risk Factors for Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a virus (HCV) that is transmitted through contaminated blood, primarily during intravenous drug use or when receiving infected blood transfusions. While anyone can contract HCV in Denton, Plano, and Wylie, TX, some people are at a higher risk than others. Understanding the risk factors of hepatitis C can help individuals take precautions

What Are the Dangers of Untreated Hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a dangerous virus that harms the liver and produces inflammation. Because this disease doesn’t always trigger symptoms, many people may not be aware they even have hepatitis C. The good news is that our experts at Health Services of North Texas in Denton, Wylie, and Plano can help you manage hepatitis C

Eight Signs Your Body is Fighting the Hepatitis C Virus

Hepatitis C (HCV) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. This is spread through contact with blood from someone who is infected. There are many ways that Hepatitis C can be spread from person to person. For many people, it is a short-term illness; however, more than half of those who become

Can You Get Reinfected With Hepatitis C After Being Cleared?

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is spread through contact with blood from someone who is infected. It can be a short-term illness for some people, while about half of those infected deal with a more long-term and chronic infection. This can result in either cirrhosis or lung

Acute vs. Chronic Hepatitis C: What is the Difference?

When you have hepatitis C, a manageable viral disease, our professional team at Health Services of North Texas can help. Our health centers have an experienced infectious disease management team that offers confidential hepatitis C treatment. Our goal is to help our patients live a healthy and active life, regardless of whether or not they

Staff Spotlight: Laurie Mottl, Certified Physician Assistant

Laurie has been serving the community with HSNT for eight years, but that’s not all she does! In her spare time she loves to decorate and is always looking for ways to optimize her space. Laurie feels she really makes a difference when it comes to her patients that suffer from infectious disease. “I always

Can Hep C be Transmitted Through Sexual Contact?

Hepatitis C is a liver infection that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. This is spread through contact with blood from someone infected. There are many ways that hepatitis C can be spread. For many people, it is a short-term illness; however, more than half of those infected deal with a long-term and more

What Is Hepatitis C And How Is It Treated?

Most of us remember getting hepatitis vaccines at some point in our lives, but you may be surprised to learn that there is no vaccination against the infectious disease known as hepatitis C. While hep C can certainly lead to a host of dangerous symptoms and serious conditions, it is often treatable when diagnosed early.

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