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Infections and infectious diseases

Find out everything you need to know about infections, including symptoms, treatment, causes, management and more.

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What are the risk factors for MAC lung disease?
Existing health conditions and other factors can put a person at a greater risk for this serious bac...

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Where to find support during your hep C treatment
Get the emotional help you need with these resources.

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Treating hep C: being honest about recreational drug use
How drug and alcohol use may interfere with getting cured of hep C.

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Why hepatitis C is called a "quiet killer"
Most people with hepatitis C have no symptoms until the disease has caused serious liver damage. Her...

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How to emotionally support someone with hep C
Learn simple and appreciated ways to help someone cope with hepatitis C.

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Your hepatitis C treatment options
Hepatitis C treatment can help you prevent liver damage and possibly cure you of the viral infection...

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Tests and exams you need for hep C
Managing hepatitis C can mean repeating certain tests to see how your body is responding to treatmen...

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Hep C treatment for people insured through Medicaid
A look at some of the challenges people insured through Medicaid may face when seeking treatment for...

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Why early treatment for hep C is important
If you have hepatitis C, here’s why you should seek treatment from a healthcare provider as soon as ...

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Can drug use affect your hep C treatment?
Despite the stigma, direct-acting antiviral medications are effective at curing hepatitis C among pe...