What you need to know about Hepatitis C: causes, detection and cure.

The leading cause of liver transplants in the United States is Hepatitis C. Anthony Michaels, MD, transplant hepatologist and medical director of liver transplantation at Ohio State explains diagnosis, treatment and cure. The virus is transmitted via blood contact, and risk factors include blood transfusion, intravenous drug use, tattoos, body piercing and sexual contact. Although many patients remain asymptomatic, routine blood tests may lead to a diagnosis. Dr. Michaels emphasizes the progress made with new well-tolerated medicines that can actually cure Hepatitis C. To learn more or to schedule an appointment, visit https://internalmedicine.osu.edu/digestivediseases/ or call (614) 293-6255.

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