Hepatitis C is a blood or sexually transmitted disease Similar to hepatitis B, early stages can cause acute hepatitis. But most patients do not show symptoms. If left without treatment lead to cirrhosis and a chance of developing liver cancer
Risk group
- Has a history of blood transfusion before 1991 (the year the virus was tested)
- injectable drug users
- tattooist with unclean tools
- chronic renal disease patients treated with dialysis
- HIV patient
how to protect yourself
- Avoid using tattoo equipment. or sharing syringes with others
- Wear gloves if you come into contact with blood.
- Wear condoms if you have multiple sexual partners.
- Yearly physical exam to assess liver function
Information as of September 28, 2026
Source: Prof. Dr. Pisit Tangkitvanich
Specialized Center for Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
