Hepatitis C
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Long-term effects
Only about 20% of people infected with hepatitis C clear it from their body naturally. The other 80% remain infected and can pass it on to others. After a number of years they could develop:
- Chronic hepatitis.
- Liver cirrhosis.
- Liver cancer.
A few people experience repeated attacks of a flu-like illness or severe tiredness.
If you think you may have hepatitis C, contact your local sexual health (GUM) clinic and make an appointment. It's easy and completely confidential.
For more information on sexual health (including HIV), call the Sexual Health Line free (from the UK) on 0800 567 123, textphone (for people with hearing impairments) 0800 521 361 or phone your local NHS sexual health clinic.
You can also find out more about viral hepatitis from the British Liver Trust at info@britishlivertrust.org.uk or 0870 770 8028.
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