Until better screening of donated blood became available, blood transfusions were the most common cause. Today, the most common way people get hepatitis C is by sharing equipment for injecting drugs. It's important to know that a positive hepatitis C antibody test does not mean the person has a serious form of the disease. However, treatment is usually indicated to prevent more serious infection and liver damage. The usual treatment is with doses of interferon, a naturally occurring antiviral protein developed for use as a drug therapy.
Treatment is more effective if the disease is detected at an early stage.
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