Hepatitis C Research Paper
Table of content
Cover page – Page 1
Overview, Is it infectious or a non-infectious disease? – Page 3
Is the Disease/Disorder an infectious or non-infectious disease?, What is the Known prevention or possible cures from this disease/disorder- Page 4
What part of your body/organ/system is affected by the disease? – Page 5
Is the disease widespread in Australia?, What are organisations, groups or government agencies doing to inform the Australian society to help with prevention of the disease? – Page 6
Hepatitis C Timeline – Page 7
Bibliography – Page 8
Overview of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is most commonly spread through sharing unsterile …show more content…
Hepatitis C most commonly affects the liver but it also can cause skin conditions. People with chronic hepatitis C might begin to show inflammation of the liver caused by the body’s immune system reacting to the infection.
Blood tests can show increased levels of liver enzymes and signs of liver damage. Liver damage is often the first symptom that shows you might have Hepatitis C. Cirrhosis may begin to develop. Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver caused by deterioration degeneration of cells, inflammation of the tissue of the liver. Symptoms of Cirrhosis can show; weakness, Loss of appetite, weight loss, breast enlargement in men and a rash on the palm. After cirrhosis begins to develop the liver begins to fail and this is a life-threatening situation.
Hepatitis C can cause the body to produce irregular antibodies called 'cryoglobulins '. These cryoglobulins cause inflammation of the arteries (vasculitis) which could damage the skin, joints, and kidneys. Patients with cryoglobulinemia (cryoglobulins in the blood) may have joint pain, arthritis, a raised purple rash on the legs, widespread pain or swelling.
Two skin conditions, lichen planus and porphyria cutanea tarda, have been related with Hepatitis
Cover page – Page 1
Overview, Is it infectious or a non-infectious disease? – Page 3
Is the Disease/Disorder an infectious or non-infectious disease?, What is the Known prevention or possible cures from this disease/disorder- Page 4
What part of your body/organ/system is affected by the disease? – Page 5
Is the disease widespread in Australia?, What are organisations, groups or government agencies doing to inform the Australian society to help with prevention of the disease? – Page 6
Hepatitis C Timeline – Page 7
Bibliography – Page 8
Overview of Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus that causes inflammation of the liver. It is most commonly spread through sharing unsterile …show more content…
Hepatitis C most commonly affects the liver but it also can cause skin conditions. People with chronic hepatitis C might begin to show inflammation of the liver caused by the body’s immune system reacting to the infection.
Blood tests can show increased levels of liver enzymes and signs of liver damage. Liver damage is often the first symptom that shows you might have Hepatitis C. Cirrhosis may begin to develop. Cirrhosis is a disease of the liver caused by deterioration degeneration of cells, inflammation of the tissue of the liver. Symptoms of Cirrhosis can show; weakness, Loss of appetite, weight loss, breast enlargement in men and a rash on the palm. After cirrhosis begins to develop the liver begins to fail and this is a life-threatening situation.
Hepatitis C can cause the body to produce irregular antibodies called 'cryoglobulins '. These cryoglobulins cause inflammation of the arteries (vasculitis) which could damage the skin, joints, and kidneys. Patients with cryoglobulinemia (cryoglobulins in the blood) may have joint pain, arthritis, a raised purple rash on the legs, widespread pain or swelling.
Two skin conditions, lichen planus and porphyria cutanea tarda, have been related with Hepatitis