La hepatitis C es un virus que causa inflamación del hígado y se transmite a través de la exposición a la sangre de una persona infectada. Los síntomas, que incluyen ictericia (color amarillo de la piel y los ojos), fatiga y dolor de estómago, pueden no estar presentes y la infección puede no detectarse. Años después de que la infección haya causado daño hepático permanente, los síntomas pueden incluir sangrado fácil, confusión, hinchazón de las piernas y más.
Departments and Programs Who Treat This Condition
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Infectious Diseases
A department providing infectious disease care, including diagnosis and treatment for HIV/AIDS, sexually transmitted diseases, endocarditis, tuberculosis, and other serious infect…
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Boston STD Clinic
A clinic within the Department of Infectious Diseases providing clinic testing and care for sexually transmitted diseases, offering confidential screening, diagnosis, and treatmen…
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Gastroenterology
A department providing GI medicine care, including diagnosis and treatment for digestive conditions such as reflux, IBD, and liver and pancreatic disease, and support to manage sy…
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Adult Primary Care
A department providing primary care to people over 18 years old, including preventive services, routine exams, chronic disease management, treatment of minor illness, medication m…
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Office Based Addiction Treatment (OBAT)
A program within Adult Primary Care that provides substance use disorder treatment while also addressing medical needs and providing ongoing support.
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Addiction Treatment Programs
A department providing addiction treatment for patients of all backgrounds with substance use disorders, as well as specialized care for related medical conditions and specific ci…
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Project TRUST
A program within Addiction Treatment Programs providing a drop-in center with harm reduction, peer support, and care navigation for people who use drugs, including those not ready…