Rapid Hepatitis C Testing: Know the Facts

Hepatitis C is a virus that infects the liver. It is five times more common than HIV, with approximately 5 million people in the US infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV). Most people who are infected with HCV do not have any symptoms. Damage to the liver may be slow and happen over many years.

This video provides a general overview of HCV and:

• modes of transmission
• the importance of getting tested for HCV/who should be tested for HCV
• an explanation of the rapid HCV test
• an explanation of the meaning of reactive and non-reactive rapid HCV test results
• an explanation of confirmatory testing procedures for persons with a reactive rapid HCV test
• a brief overview of HCV care and treatment

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