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1 Dispelling HCV Myths www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

2 Myth vs. Fact There are many myths about hepatitis C. This slide presentation lists the myths on the slide and the information to debunk the myths on the notes page. Note: HCSP Fact Sheet “Dispelling HCV Myths” will provide more detailed information about this topic. www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

3 Myth?: Hepatitis C is a death sentence www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

4 Myth?: Everyone with hepatitis C should be treated with current HCV medications www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

5 Myth?: There are no effective medical treatments for hepatitis C www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

6 Myth?: Most people cannot tolerate the side effects of HCV medications www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

7 Myth?: Hepatitis C is a sexually transmitted disease www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

8 Myth ?: HCV viral load correlates with disease progression www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

9 Myth?: Genotype 1 is the “Worst” genotype www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

10 Myth?: HCV is an asymptomatic disease www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

11 Myth?: There is a vaccine for hepatitis C www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014

12 Myth? Sharing household items such as razors and toothbrushes poses a very high risk for transmitting HCV www.hcvadvocate.org February 2014


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