“Hepatitis C” can be cured quickly, can be cured – Chulalongkorn Hospital, Thai Red Cross Society

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

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