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If you re diagnosed with hep C, there are important things you should know, including the fact that it can be treated.
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An estimated 2.4 million Americans have hepatitis C, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). This viral infection attacks the liver and, if left untreated, can lead to serious health consequences, including cirrhosis (permanent damage to the liver) and liver cancer.
For those who have hepatitis C and have not yet been treated, it’s vital to take action. As scary as the diagnosis may seem, the past few years have seen extraordinary advances in treatment.