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American Liver Foundation
http://www.liverfoundation.org
Clinical trials information, research, education, and advocacy; addresses different risk groups, treatment strategies, and prevention basics; links to resources in other languages.

American Social Health Association (ASHA)
http://www.ashastd.org/stdfaqs/hepatitis.html
This entry page of ASHA's website will take users directly to an overview of Hepatitis along with links to more detailed information on the five major types of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, Hepatitis D, and Hepatitis E. The detailed links cover transmission, prevention, testing, treatment and more.

HIV and Hepatitis C Co-Infection
http://www.atdn.org/hcv.html
Information and support for HIV positive people that are also co-infected with Hepatitis C.

Hepatitis Information
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/publications/hepatitis.htm
This web page provides hepatitis-related fact sheets, news releases, and other links. Provided by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID).

Centers for Disease Control and Prevention - Hepatitis
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis
Comprehensive resource on hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E; includes reports, educational information, recommendations, Spanish language information and more. Some of the topics include prevention strategy, transmission, testing, co-infection and treatment guidelines.

 

The following are additional CDC HCV information resources:

CDC en Espanol - Hepatitis
http://www.cdc.gov/spanish/enfermedades/hepatitis
Facts in Spanish regarding hepatitis A, B, and C.

Hepatitis C Prevention - CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/hepcprev.htm
Answers to common questions regarding HCV infection.

If You Have Hepatitis C - CDC
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/chronic.htm
Answers to common questions raised by persons with HCV infection.

Hepatitis C - An Epidemic for Anyone
http://www.epidemic.org

Informative site from the C. Everett Koop Institute at Dartmouth College, founded by former US Surgeon General, C. Everett Koop.

Hepatitis C Home Test Kits
http://www.homeaccess.com/02/02

Official web site of the only FDA approved home hepatitis C testing kit.

Hepatitis Foundation International
http://www.hepfi.org

The Hepatitis Foundation International's (HFI) mission is dedicated to the eradication of viral hepatitis through education, prevention, advocacy, and supporting research. Information on this site covers hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, treatment, news and research.

HepHope
http://www.hephope.com

Web site authored by HCV-positive young girl in her 20's.

HIV and Hepatitis.com
http://www.hivandhepatitis.com

This resource focuses on HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, and co-infection; offers disease basics, recent news, FAQ, clinical trials, testing and treatment information, and conference reports.

Hepatitis C Support Project
http://www.hcvadvocate.org

Features monthly newsletter, HCV Advocate.

Immunization Action Coalition & Hepatitis B Coalition
http://www.immunize.org

Web site of a nonprofit organization committed to increasing immunization rates of children and adults. Health education materials on hepatitis A & B, including specific materials for men who have sex with men, and immunization recommendations for persons with HIV infection.

Parents of Kids with Infectious Diseases
http://www.pkids.org

Information for parents of children with Hepatitis, HIV, and other infectious diseases.

What I Need to Know About Hepatitis C (EASY-TO-READ)
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/hepc_ez/index.htm

Very basic, easy-to-read fact sheet on hepatitis C, provided by the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) through the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).

Wisconsin Hepatitis C Program
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/dph_bcd/hepatitis/Index.htm

The Wisconsin Hepatitis C Program is the lead agency in Wisconsin responsible for coordinating the state's public health activities related to the prevention, detection and treatment of hepatitis C. On this site you will find consumer information, provider resources, statistics, and links.

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Hepatitis C Training: What Clinicians & Other Health Professionals Need to Know
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c_training/edu/default.htm

A continuing education tutorial for clinicians featuring sections on HCV epidemiology, screening and diagnostic tests, clinical management, treatment, prevention and more.

Hepatitis Information - Division of Microbiology & Infectious Diseases (DMID)
http://www.niaid.nih.gov/dmid/hepatitis/

Information on DMID's hepatitis-related research plans & priorities; clinical trials; general information; fact sheets; and the NIH Consensus Statement on the Management of Hepatitis C.

Hepatitis Q & A - Johns Hopkins Infectious Diseases
http://www.hopkins-id.edu/index_ask.html

Information on hepatitis prevention, diagnosis, clinical management, and co-infection with HIV. Also hosts an interactive Q & A forum for patients and doctors to pose questions on the site and have them answered by specialists at Johns Hopkins Center for Viral Hepatitis.

Management of Hepatitis C: NIH Consensus Statement
http://consensus.nih.gov/2002/2002HepatitisC2002116html.htm

Independent report by a non-Federal panel of experts, reflecting the panelists' assessment of medical knowledge available at the time the statement was written.

Medical Management of Hepatitis C
http://digestive.niddk.nih.gov/ddiseases/pubs/chronichepc/index.htm

Current Medical Management of Chronic Hepatitis C report from the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) provided through the National Digestive Diseases Information Clearinghouse (NDDIC).

Wisconsin Hepatitis C Program
http://www.dhfs.state.wi.us/dph_bcd/hepatitis/Index.htm

The Wisconsin Hepatitis C Program is the lead agency in Wisconsin responsible for coordinating the state's public health activities related to the prevention, detection and treatment of hepatitis C. On this site you will find consumer information, provider resources, statistics, and links.

If you don't find the information you are looking for on this website, the
Wisconsin HIV, STD, and Hepatitis C Information & Referral Center
hotline can provide information about STDs.
Please call us toll free in Wisconsin
1-800-334-2437

Or call CDC INFO at
1-800-232-4636

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