Hepatitis C: Q&A With an Expert | womenshealth.gov

Hepatitis C: Q&A With an Expert | womenshealth.gov

Hepatitis C: Q&A With an Expert

July 31, 2018

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, an estimated 3.5 million people in the United States have hepatitis C. What exactly is it, and why should you care about hepatitis C? Corinna Dan, the Viral Hepatitis Policy Advisor at the HHS Office of HIV/AIDS and Infectious Disease Policy, is here to explain. Read Corinna’s interview to learn how you can get hepatitis C and whether some women are at higher risk.

Hepatitis C is the most common type of viral hepatitis in the United States.

Although hepatitis C is curable, too few people know they have it. Expert Corinna Dan discusses risk factors, when to get tested, and other facts women need to know about hepatitis C.