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Is hepatitis c contagious

Some people are unaware of the deadly after effects of being infected by Hepatitis C virus or how the disease is transmitted. The most important question that comes to everyone's mind – Is Hepatitis C contagious or not? In this situation, a hep C g...

5 things you ought to know about Hepatitis C

In the US, around 16000 cases of acute hepatitis C were reported; this statistic is from nearly a decade ago. Although, there has been advances in the treatment of hepatitis C, this figure more or less remains the same. It has been estimated that nea...

Hepatitis C: The slow and silent infection

According to WHO, 80 percent of deaths due to liver cancer have been caused by Hepatitis C. Nearly 1 million people have been killed by this disease. It is estimated that approximately 3 million people in the US are affected by the Hepatitis C virus....

Causes and diagnosis of itchy skin

Itchy skin causes immense irritation, and is accompanied by rashes and redness. This irritation forces you to scratch your skin that worsens the situation. Irritated skin accompanied by an uncontrollable itch is known as Pruritus. There are a number ...

How to identify skin rashes using skin rash pictures?

Skin rashes can occur at any place in the body due to a variety of reasons which include infections, issues with the immune system, allergens, heat and certain medications. One of the most common skin disorders which pave the way for skin rashes is a...