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1 online resource (4 pages) : color illustrations. |
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computer c rdamedia |
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online resource cr rdacarrier |
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CDC vital signs |
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CDC vital signs.
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MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report ; v. 62, early release, May 7, 2013, p. 1-5.
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Fact sheet released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office of Surveillance, Epidemiology and Laboratory Services (OSELS) in association with: Vital signs: Evaluation of hepatitis C virus infection testing and reporting -- eight U.S. sites, 2005-2011 published: MMWR. Morbidity and mortality weekly report ; v. 62, early release, May 7, 2013, p. 1-5. |
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"May 2013." |
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Text document (PDF). |
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Introduction -- Problem -- Infographic -- What can be done -- Science behind this issue -- Related links -- Social media -- Read associated MMWR. |
| Summary |
Hepatitis C is a serious virus infection that over time can cause liver damage and even liver cancer. Early treatment can prevent this damage. Too many people with hepatitis C do not know they are infected, so they don't get the medical care they need. Once infected with the hepatitis C virus, nearly 8 in 10 people remain infected for life. A simple blood test, called a hepatitis C antibody test, can tell if you have ever been infected, but cannot tell whether you are still infected. Only a different follow-up blood test can determine if you are still infected. CDC data show only half of people with a positive hepatitis C antibody test had the follow-up test reported to the health department. The other half did not have a follow-up test reported, although some of them may have been tested. Without the follow-up test, a person will not know if they still have hepatitis C and cannot get the medical care they need. |
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Description based on online resource; title from title screen (CDC viewed Oct. 3, 2019). |
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Hepatitis C.
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Hepatitis C -- diagnosis. (DNLM)D006526Q000175 |
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Hepatitis C, Chronic -- diagnosis. (DNLM)D019698Q000175 |
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United States. (DNLM)D014481 |
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Hepatitis C. (OCoLC)fst00955213
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Patient Education Handout. (DNLM)D029282 |
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Popular Work. (DNLM)D020496 |
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Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (U.S.), issuing body.
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0504-W-32 (online) |
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HE 20.7062:H 41 |
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