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Can hepatitis C be transmitted to a foetus?

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Medical News Today,  Medically reviewed by Carolyn Kay M.D. & Written by Zia Sherrell MPH, May 13, 2021 The hepatitis C virus (HCV) can transmit to a fetus during pregnancy, but the risk of this happening is low. And if the transmission occurs, the baby’s immune system may clear the virus on its own. If the baby’s immune system does not clear the virus, there are safe and effective treatments...

Keeping up with hepatitis, liver, and COVID-19 resources

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Hepatitis SA, May 2020 Hepatitis SA currently have a collection of hepatitis/liver related COVID-19 resources available online through their library catalogue. Hepatitis SA maintains a specialist library of physical and online resources; including books, reports, audio-visual resources, journals and newsletters, with the services of a professional librarian. Find the COVID-19 information here ...

Upcoming forum – Call me by any name: the facts on meth and Hep A, B and C

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SAMESH & Hepatitis SA, August 2018 Crystal? Ice? Tina? Have questions about methamphetamines? Want to know the facts? How to look after yourself and others? Curious about hepatitis A, B or C? Want to know more about transmission and treatment? Come to our community forum & have your questions answered by experts. Speakers: Gary Spence & Michelle Spudic – from Hepatitis SA FREE EVENT...

Forum: Engaging Marginalised Populations in Hepatitis C Treatment

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Hepatitis SA, January 2018 Hepatitis SA invites you to The 2018 HepLINK Forum: Engaging Marginalised Populations in Hepatitis C Treatment Thjis will be held on Thursday, 1 March, 11am–2pm (lunch provided), at the Education Development Centre (EDC), 4 Milner St, Hindmarsh. Keynote speaker: Dr Phillip Read, Director, Kirketon Road Centre Dr Phillip Read is a sexual health physician and the Director...

Hepatitis B Clinical Trials Open in Australia

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Hepatitis SA, 6 September 2016 A clinical trial is now open for people who have been diagnosed with chronic Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) infection, who have not had treatment for this condition in the last 2 years. Other entry requirements apply. The purpose of this research study is to assess the effectiveness and safety of a novel medicine for the treatment of patients with chronic Hepatitis B...

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