HEPATITIS C

MEMBERS:
 HERNANDEZ CASTRO, JOSE
GIANCARLO
 ALLAUCA CANAZA, VIVIANA
JOSEFINA
 SERRUDO TUNQUE, DAYANA
ROSARIO
 BECERRA ROMERO, DIEGO
PASTOR
YEAR:
2018
 HEPATITIS C
1. DEFINITION: Infection caused by a virus that
attacks the liver and causes
inflammation.
The virus is spread by contact with
contaminated blood, for example, by
sharing needles or using non-sterile
tattoo equipment.

HERNANDEZ CASTRO, JOSE GIANCARLO

2. SYMPTOMS: It may not present symptoms, but people may suffer:
• Areas of pain: abdomen
• Gastrointestinal: fluid in the abdomen, bloating,
nausea or bleeding
• Whole body: fatigue, fever or loss of appetite
• Skin: yellow skin and eyes or network of inflamed
blood vessels in the skin
• Also common: depression or weight loss
 The treatment consists of antivirals for HCV
3. TREATMENT: .Hepatitis C is treated with antiviral drugs. In some people,
the most recent drugs can eradicate the virus.
 Medications
Antiviral
 Personal care
Avoid alcohol
 Surgery
Liver transplant
Surgical replacement of the diseased liver by part or all of
the healthy liver of a donor.
 Specialists
Infectologist, Hepatologist, Gastroenterologist and
Primary Care Physician
Is a Cuban singer-
songwriter raised in
Miami, Florida, United
States. Winner of three
Grammys

ALLAUCA CANAZA, VIVIANA JOSEFINA

Only when thinking
That when you're not feeling different
When you are in my arms
I want to tie you to me
And I do not understand
How can you be without me
I want to be with you
I do not know why, tell me why

Ya, I can not anymore

I can not stand
Another day without seeing you
Come, give me a reason
If it is something that has no solution
It's another day without seeing you…
JON SECA JOINS
THE CAMPAIGN

Dayana Rosario Serrudo

Tunque.
 MOTIVATION:

Jon Secada motivated by the

complications that his father had after
suffering Hepatitis C, which led them
to lose their lives; The artist also joined
the bilingual campaign of the
pharmaceutical company, Merck and
the American Liver Foundation,
"Hepatitis C Touch the Theme," to
motivate affected Hispanics to seek
help on time.
 This is one of the communities that is most affected by
hepatitis, sometimes because of barriers that prevent people
from dealing with their illness, including lack of awareness
and social stigma. According to the initiative, chronic hepatitis
C is a potentially serious viral infection of the liver that can
eventually damage this organ and cause cirrhosis, and liver
cancer.
Jon in an interview said that the case of his
father is just one of the thousands there is for
this "silent disease" that ends the lives of
thousands of Latinos.
• "It is an alarming and silent disease that attacks the liver.
And there I learned many things about this disease for my
father. "
• "More than a million Hispanics here are infected.
The message is that Latinos take the initiative, go
to the doctor. That there are many options. The
important thing is to be well informed and
educated. "
Secada will be visiting several cities of the American
Union to promote the campaign against the disease and
help educate others and raise awareness about the
illness that claimed his father's life in 2011. Dried out
he wished his father had told him before about his
diagnosis, and in that way he could have encouraged
him to take measures and consult his doctor.

He said: "Do not ignore this silent and deadly disease.

Do not be silent about your diagnosis. Check with your
doctor to know your options and talk with your family
and friends. Give your loved ones the opportunity to
support you and help you. "
 TESTS AND EXAMINATIONS
Blood tests are done to check for hepatitis C:
• Enzyme-linked immunosorbent assay (EIA) to detect antibodies against hepatitis C
• Analysis of RNA for hepatitis C in order to measure the levels of the virus (viral load)
All people born between 1945 and 1965 (the generation of the "birth boom") should be made
the unique test for hepatitis C.
Genetic tests are done to verify the type of hepatitis C (genotype). There are six types of the
virus (genotypes 1 to 6). The test results can help your doctor choose the best treatment for
you.
The following tests are done to identify and monitor liver damage from hepatitis C:
• Albumin level
• Liver function tests
• Prothrombin time
• Liver biopsy
 TREATMENT:
You should talk with your health care provider about your treatment options and
when to start treatment.
• The goal of treatment is to eliminate the virus from the body. This can prevent
liver damage that can lead to liver failure or cancer of the liver.
• Your provider will monitor you using blood tests of the liver, viral load (the
amount of hepatitis C virus in your blood), imaging tests, and biopsy results.
• Treatment is especially important for people who are showing signs of fibrosis or
liver scarring.
Antiviral drugs are used to treat hepatitis C. These drugs help attack the hepatitis
C virus. The newer antiviral drugs:
• Provide a better cure rate
• They have fewer side effects and are easier to take
• Taken orally for 8 to 24 weeks

BECERRA ROMERO, DIEGO PASTOR

The decision of which medicine to take depends on the
genotype of the hepatitis C virus that you have.
A liver transplant may be recommended for people who
develop cirrhosis and / or liver cancer. Your provider can
give you more information about such a transplant.
If you have hepatitis C:
• Do not take over-the-counter medications that you have
not taken before without first talking with your provider.
Also ask about vitamins and other supplements.
• Do not consume alcohol or illegal drugs. Alcohol can
accelerate the damage to your liver. It can also reduce the
effectiveness of medications.
• Ask your provider if you need vaccines for hepatitis A
and B. If you have not received these vaccines or have not
had these types of hepatitis, you may need immunizations.
 PREVENTION:
The steps that can be taken to help prevent the spread of hepatitis C
from one person to another include:
• Health workers should take precautions when handling blood.
• Do not share needles with anyone.
• Do not get tattoos or body piercings, or receive acupuncture from
someone who does not have a permit or license.
• Do not share personal items such as razor blades and toothbrushes.
• Practice sex with caution.
If you or your partner are infected with hepatitis C and have had a
stable and monogamous relationship (without other partners), the risk of
transmitting or contracting the virus of the other person is low.
The hepatitis C virus is not spread by casual contact, such as holding
hands, kissing, coughing or sneezing, breastfeeding, sharing food utensils
or drinking glasses.
There is currently no vaccine for hepatitis C.