• Hepatitis C
   
• Hepatitis B
   

Hepatitis C

Quick Facts

• Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV).
• 170 million people worldwide have hepatitis C.
• The disease progresses over many years and can lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer and liver failure.
• Treatment with PEGASYS® (peginterferon alfa-2a (40KD)) plus COPEGUS® (ribavirin) can achieve a cure in over half of patients ... more
   

Background Information

• Understanding Hepatitis C
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Videos

• What is hepatitis C?
• What causes hapatitis C?
• Are genes responsible for hepatitis C?
• How is hepatitis C diagnosed and monitored?
• How can hepatitis C be treated?
• How can hepatitis C be prevented?
   

Hepatitis B

Quick Facts

• Chronic hepatitis B is a major global health issue.
• Hepatitis B is particularly common in Southeast Asia and Africa, the Amazon basin, the Middle East and Polynesia.
• People who live in parts of the world where hepatitis B is common tend to catch the virus in different ways compared with those living in parts of the world where it is rare ...more.
   

Background Information

• Hepatits B: A Global Health Concern
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