CHRONIC Hepatitis C

​Hepatitis C and your liver
The liver is the largest organ in your body. It has many important  bodily functions, which keep you healthy. Some of its functions include:
  • Removing toxins from the body (from food, drugs or alcohol)
  • Storing iron and other essential chemicals and vitamins
  • Producing bile used to break down fats in your food
  • Helping to fight infections
  • Breaking down food into energy your body can use
  • Helping to break down red blood cells and allowing blood to clot when needed​
What is Chronic Hepatitis C?
​Hepatitis C is an infection caused by a virus carried in your blood, which affects your liver. The infection can be acute (short-lived) or chronic (long-lasting). Curing your hep C clears the virus from your body. It helps reduces liver inflammation and can help reverse fibrosis and even cirrhosis.

​For more information please click on the information booklets below. 
Can I be treated?
YES.
There is a cure for Hepatitis C. The treatment is taken orally and duration will vary from 8 weeks to 24 weeks.

Please speak to your GP, nurse or liver specialist for further advice.

If you would like to attend a Hepatitis C Nurse Clinic please click here for more information.
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The picture below shows a few of the current treatment regimens available.  

Information Booklets
The above resource is provided, courtesy of Hepatitis NSW.
Contact Us 
WSLHD-HepatologyService@health.nsw.gov.au