True or False
Drinking 4 litres of water a day can cure HCV
What is false
HCV lives in this body fluid
what is blood
This test is used to diagnose HCV
what is blood test
this is the number of people who are cured by HCV treatment today
95-99%
these vegetables are a nutritious choice for liver health
green leafy vegetables
There are vaccinations for all forms of Hepatitis
What is false. HAV, HBV have vaccines, HCV does not
HCV is transmitted in this way
what is blood to blood
the amount of time it takes for HCV to show up in a blood test after exposure (risk activity)
what is window period (6-9 weeks)
This current method of treatment consists of 1 pill a day for 6-9 weeks, has few side effects, treats all genotypes, and is free in BC
What are DAA's or Direct Acting Antivirals
drinking this can help your liver function well
water
Hepatitis translates to "inflamation of the liver"
What is true
This is when someone has more than one illness at the same time
What is co-infection. This can increase risk of transmission
what do 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 represent in HCV diagnosis
genotypes
6-9 weeks
length of standard HCV treatment
these substances stress the liver
alcohol and drugs
HCV can appear to be Asymptomatic (showing no symptoms) for 20 to 30 years
What is true
This is the consistent use of barriers to protect against contact with potentially infectious blood and or body fluids
What is Universal Precaution
these are the most common HCV genotypes in North America
what is 1a, 1b
Medical, counselling, support group, treatment for substance use, friends, family (chosen or blood), puppies
what are healthy supports
Current curable rates of people with HCV, who receive proper treatment, range from 50%-75%
What is false (95%-99%)
before 1991, some people in Canada, were infected with HCV from this medical procedure
What is Blood Transfusion
This secondary blood test can determine if a person currently has the virus and can measure the viral load and genotype of the virus
What is HCV RNA blood test
If you have cleared HCV you are still at risk for this
what is reinfection
this is a healthy, natural way to boost endorphines, serotonin, norepinephrine, dopamine
exercise