Hepatitis Tests

Hepatitis C is spread when blood infected with the hepatitis C virus enters the body of a person. People can become infected with the virus during activities such as: Sex, Sharing items such as razors or toothbrushes, Birth, Sharing needles and syringes.

EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HEPATITIS C INFECTION About 70% - 80% will not have any symptoms when they become infected with hepatitis C.

Hepatitis B is spread when blood, semen, or other body fluid infected with the hepatitis B virus enters the body. People can become infected with the virus during activities such as: Sex, Sharing items such as razors or toothbrushes, Birth, Sharing needles and syringes, Direct contact with the blood or open sores of an infected person, Exposure to blood from needlesticks or other sharp instruments.

EARLY SYMPTOMS OF HEPATITIS B INFECTION About 50% - 70% will not have any symptoms when they become infected with hepatitis B.