HCV Summary 1
  • Bloodbourne pathogen
  • Caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV)
  • Attacks the liver
  • Transmitted by contact with blood or blood products
  • Leading cause of chronic liver disease
  • 8,000 – 10,000 deaths yearly
  • Expected to triple in the next 10 – 20 year
  • HCV groups disparities:
      - Veterans
      - Persons Living with HIV/AIDS
      - Persons of Hispanic ethnicity
      - African Americans
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