Aug 22, 2025 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood …

Dec 25, 2025 · How common is sexual transmission of hepatitis C? Hepatitis C spreads mainly through contact with blood. For people who have only one partner who has the virus, the risk of getting …

Jul 2, 2024 · Hepatitis A is a contagious liver infection caused by a virus. Learn how the disease spreads and what you can do to prevent or treat it.

Jul 16, 2025 · Sexually transmitted diseases are common, but the types of STD testing you need may vary by your risk factors. Find out what's recommended for you. If you're having sex, especially with …

Dec 9, 2025 · Most adults with hepatitis B recover fully, even if their symptoms are bad. Infants and children are more likely to develop a chronic, long-lasting hepatitis B virus infection. A vaccine can …

Aug 22, 2025 · Diagnosis If a screening test shows hepatitis C, other blood tests can: Measure the quantity of the hepatitis C virus in the blood, called the viral load. Show the genotype of the virus. …

Treatment STDs may be treated in different ways based on the causes. Sexually transmitted infections caused by bacteria are generally easier to treat. STI infections caused by viruses can be managed …

Dec 9, 2025 · You have other infections, such as hepatitis C or HIV. Your immune system is weakened by medicine or illness. Treatment helps lower the risk of liver disease and prevents you from passing …

Mar 12, 2024 · Sexually transmitted diseases are infections spread mainly by contact with genitals or bodily fluids. Also called STDs, STIs or venereal disease, sexually transmitted infections are caused …

Oct 8, 2025 · What if people have both hepatitis C and alcoholic hepatitis? Having both hepatitis C and alcoholic hepatitis puts extra stress on the liver and can lead to more serious problems. People with …