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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hepatitis C Testing &amp;amp; Symptoms in The Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;PULSE Clinic&amp;rsquo;s Hepatitis C care team includes general practitioners, hepatologists, nurses, and other specialists. They ensure smooth communication, coordinate diagnostics and create personalised treatment plans while monitoring your progress for the best health outcomes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&amp;nbsp;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Hepatitis C Cure&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Modern treatments involve a simple pill regimen with shorter durations, fewer side effects, and very high success rates.&lt;br /&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h3&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Important Hepatitis C Facts&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h3&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is treatable and curable.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Without treatment, it can lead to lifelong liver issues.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Early treatment prevents complications like liver damage or cancer.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Regular testing is essential, especially for high-risk groups, to stop the virus&#39;s spread.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;How Hepatitis C Spreads&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;The virus spreads mainly through:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blood exposure:&lt;/strong&gt; sharing needles, contaminated drug equipment, or unprotected sexual activity.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Mother-to-child transmission:&lt;/strong&gt; During childbirth, though rare.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Symptoms to Watch For&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is a &quot;silent infection&quot; but can show symptoms like:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Fatigue&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Jaundice (yellow skin/eyes)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Abdominal pain (upper right side)&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Dark urine or pale stools&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Nausea, vomiting, or loss of appetite&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C &amp;amp; HIV Coinfection Risks&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;People with both Hepatitis C and HIV face heightened risks of complications like liver cirrhosis or cancer. Regular testing and early treatment are vital for managing risks and improving health outcomes.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
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&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;Hepatitis C Testing in The Philippines&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you think you may be at risk for hepatitis C, getting tested quickly is crucial. A blood test detects antibodies to the virus, usually identifying infection 6 to 9 weeks after exposure.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Risk Factors for Hepatitis C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Certain behaviours and conditions can increase the risk of contracting hepatitis C:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Unprotected sex:&lt;/strong&gt; high-risk activities like rough or anal sex or having multiple partners.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;IV drug use:&lt;/strong&gt; Sharing needles or drug equipment is a major transmission route.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Tattoos, acupuncture, and body piercings:&lt;/strong&gt; Using unsterilised tools increases risk.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Healthcare workers:&lt;/strong&gt; exposure to infected blood through needlestick injuries.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Blood transfusions/organ transplants:&lt;/strong&gt; especially before strict testing began in the 1990s.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Travel to high-risk areas:&lt;/strong&gt; Regions like East Asia, the Middle East, and parts of Africa have higher infection rates.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Although transmission through non-sexual contact with bodily fluids is possible, blood exposure remains the most common pathway.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C Treatment&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C is treatable, and early diagnosis improves outcomes. Antiviral medications can clear the virus, preventing liver cirrhosis and cancer. Some may need long-term monitoring to maintain liver health. With early treatment, many people can remain symptom-free and lower the risk of severe liver damage.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Preventing Hepatitis C&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Although no vaccine exists for hepatitis C, you can reduce the risk with these steps:&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;ul&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Limit risky sexual behaviours:&lt;/strong&gt; Use protection and limit partners, especially if their Hepatitis C status is unknown.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Use condoms:&lt;/strong&gt; Protect during oral, vaginal, or anal sex.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;li&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;Avoid sharing items:&lt;/strong&gt; sharing needles, razors, toothbrushes, or other blood-contact items.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/li&gt;
&lt;/ul&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Safe practices and awareness are vital to both prevention and reducing reinfection risks.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;h2&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;&lt;strong&gt;&lt;br /&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #ff99cc;&quot;&gt;Summary&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/h2&gt;
&lt;hr /&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;Hepatitis C remains a major health concern in the Philippines and globally. Regular STD screening and early detection are key to managing infection and preventing complications.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;p&gt;&lt;span style=&quot;color: #99ccff;&quot;&gt;If you&amp;rsquo;re worried about hepatitis C, consult a healthcare professional. We offer screening and essential health services to support your health and well-being.&lt;/span&gt;&lt;/p&gt;
&lt;/div&gt;

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