This is not a disease that will simply pass through the population unless we take steps to prevent transmissions through tattoos and IV Drug use, sex, and occupational exposures. Treatment is not enough. Treating people only to sent them back to their risk factors to become re-infected is not a solution to this large public health problem. But I am by no means alone. Others offer their service in researching studies and article to make it easier for politicians, public health personnel, hospitals, and patients across the country to access information and increase awareness.
Every effort makes a difference.
It is going to take a lot of people to bring the attention to this that it so sorely deserve . Take a moment to let your local and national politicians know that this is an issue they need to know about and pay attention to. You see, there are NO choices until you have been diagnosed. It is a luxury to argue over what is the best thing to do or the best treatment, or even whether or not to treat. Literally millions are out there not knowing enough to even be tested.