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14 unusual facts about Hepatitis C


Anders Hallberg

Anders Hallbergs research is devoted to finding new pharmaceuticals via fast chemistry to combat infections diseases such as HIV, the HCV (Hepatitis C virus) and Malaria as well as finding new therapies for cardio-vascular disorders.

Farhad Mehrad

On August 31, 2002 he died of a malignant form of Hepatitis C in Paris.

Francis J. Blee

Blee sponsored legislation which established the nation's first statewide screening and education program for the Hepatitis C virus.

Gastrointestinal disease

Infectious viral hepatitis, such as Hepatitis A, B and C, affect in excess of (X) million people worldwide.

Herbert de Souza

Sousa died on August 9, 1997, following complications after contracting HIV and Hepatitis C.

Maurice Vellacott

Vellacott also called for full compensation to Hepatitis C victims during his first term in Parliament, arguing that the government could overcome complicated legal issues around liability by issuing ex gratia payments.

Michael Noonan

The department was embroiled in a scandal at the time regarding blood products contaminated with Hepatitis C virus, caused by the negligence of the Blood Transfusion Service Board.

Naomi Judd

In 1991, Naomi created the Naomi Judd Education and Research Fund to raise awareness of the deadly Hepatitis C virus, and uses the strength of her own experiences as spokesperson for the American Liver Foundation.

In 1991, after selling more than 20 million albums and videos in seven years and at the pinnacle of their career, The Judds' reign came to an abrupt end because Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C, a potentially fatal chronic liver disease that forced her retirement.

New Zealand Blood Service

Blood donations themselves are tested for diseases such as Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, HIV, AIDS and HTLV-1.

Sirtex

The incidence of HCC is increasing due to increased rates of chronic infection with Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C in Asia.

Slick Aguilar

When Paul Kantner reformed Jefferson Starship in 1992 he hired Slick to as the band's lead guitarist, a position he held until 2012, when he had to depart the band due to falling ill with Hepatitis C.

The Judds

The Judds called it quits in 1991 after Naomi was diagnosed with Hepatitis C.

The Wiitala Brothers

The record deals primarily with Christopher's battle with Hepatitis C, during which the majority of the songs were written.


Ellen Jokikunnas

Jokikunnas experienced some questionable publicity when her insinuations about Pamela Anderson's breasts and hepatitis C while hosting Raumanmeren juhannus ("The Midsummer Festivals of Rauma") in 2007 – where Anderson was a VIP performer – caused a stir in Finnish tabloids.

Helen O'Connell

Her last marriage, to arranger-conductor-composer Frank De Vol, ended with her death on September 9, 1993 in San Diego, California following a battle with Hepatitis C.

National Blood Service

People who have ever had syphilis, HTLV (Human T-lymphotropic virus), HIV or Hepatitis C, worked as a prostitute, or have ever injected themselves with drugs.

National Development and Research Institutes

NDRI specializes in advancing scientific knowledge in the areas of drug and alcohol abuse, treatment and recovery; HIV, AIDS and Hepatitis C; therapeutic communities; youth at risk; and related areas of public health, mental health, criminal justice, urban problems, prevention and epidemiology.

Peginterferon alfa-2a

This drug is approved around the world for the treatment of chronic hepatitis C (including patients with HIV co-infection, cirrhosis, 'normal' levels of ALT) and has recently been approved (in the EU, U.S., China and many other countries) for the treatment of chronic hepatitis B.

Sharps waste

The spread of these pathogens is directly responsible for the transmission of blood-borne diseases, such as Hepatitis B (HBV), Hepatitis C (HCV), and HIV.