Prevention of Hepatitis C

Prevention of Hepatitis C:

Methods of prevention of Hepatitis C mentioned in various sources includes those listed below. This prevention information is gathered from various sources, and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Hepatitis C.

• Avoid unprotected sex
• Avoid sharing drug needles
• Avoid unsanitary tattoo methods
• Avoid unsanitary body piercing methods
• Avoid needlestick injury
• Avoid sharing grooming utensils

Medical news about treatments for Hepatitis C

These medical news articles may be relevant to Hepatitis C treatment:

• Depression reduces likelihood of successful treatment of hepatitis C
• Federal Government promises inquiry into contaminated polio vaccine
• More treatment news »

Clinical Trials for Hepatitis C

Some of the clinical trials for Hepatitis C include:

• Thymosin Plus PEG-Interferon in Hepatitis C Patients With Cirrhosis Who Did Not Respond to Interferon or Interferon Plus Ribavirin - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - thymalfasin (thymosin alpha 1),PEGinterferon alfa-2a
• Thymosin Plus PEG-Interferon in Non-Cirrhotic Hepatitis C Patients Who Did Not Respond to Interferon or Interferon Plus Ribavirin - This study is no longer recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - thymalfasin (thymosin alpha 1) + PEGinterferon alfa-2a,placebo + PEGinterferon alfa-2a
• Gradual Withdrawal of Immune System Suppressing Drugs in Hepatitis C Virus Patients Receiving a Liver Transplant - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Tacrolimus,Corticosteroids
• PEDS-C: Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin for Children With Hepatitis C - This study is currently recruiting patients (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Pegylated Interferon +/- Ribavirin
• Comparison of PEG-Intron and Two Different Doses of Ribavirin for the Treatment of Chronic Hepatitis C In Treatment Nave Subjects - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Ribavirin, PEG-Intron
• Gamma Interferon Therapy for Chronic Hepatitis C - This study has been completed (Current: 23 Nov 2006) - Gamma Interferon 1b
• more clinical trials...»

Latest Treatments for Hepatitis C

Some of the more recent treatments for Hepatitis C include:

• IV fluids
• Metoclopramide
• Ursodeoxycholic
• more treatments...»

Prevention of Hepatitis C:

Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond: NIDDK (Excerpt)

There is no vaccine for hepatitis C--the only way to prevent the disease is to reduce the risk of exposure to the virus. This means avoiding behaviors like sharing drug needles or sharing personal items like toothbrushes, razors, and nail clippers with an infected person. (Source: excerpt from Viral Hepatitis A to E and Beyond: NIDDK)

Facts About Hepatitis A and C: CDC-OC (Excerpt)

There is no vaccine for hepatitis C. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Hepatitis A and C: CDC-OC)

Hepatitis C Treatment: Book Excerpts

• Treatment - Hepatomegaly
• Treatment - Jaundice
• Treatment - Hepatomegaly
• Treatment - Jaundice in Infants – Direct
• Treatment - Jaundice in Infants – Indirect
• Patient counseling - Jaundice [Icterus]
• Patient counseling - Hepatomegaly
• Patient counseling - Jaundice
• Nursing considerations - Hepatomegaly
• Nursing considerations - Jaundice [Icterus]

Prevention Claims: Hepatitis C

Information on prevention of Hepatitis C comes from many sources. There are some sources that claim preventive benefits for many different diseases for various products. We may present such information in the hope that it may be useful, however, in some cases claims of Hepatitis C prevention may be dubious, invalid, or not recognized in mainstream medicine. Please discuss any treatment, discontinuation of treatment, or change of treatment plans with your doctor or professional medical specialist.

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