Prevent and combat the increase in hepatitis C cases in Macomb County
Chronic cases of hepatitis C (all ages)
Current Value
219
Definition
Story Behind the Curve
Cases of chronic hepatitis C in Macomb County have seen an increase over the last 5 years. This increase, while not as sharp as the increase seen in 18-29 year old persons, is still alarming.
In 2016, the CDC updated the case definition for chronic hepatitis C.
Why Is This Important?
There is no vaccine for preventing hepatitis C infection. The best and only prevention is not using or sharing drug injection equipment and practicing good infection control in health care settings. New hepatitis C treatments are available, and can be highly effective in clearing chronic hepatitis C infections. However, treatment is expensive with most courses of treatment costing between $75,000 and $95,000.
What Works
For information on treatment and testing: Hepatitis C 1,2,3
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