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Diagnosis of Chronic Hepatitis C

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          Bilateral trade and investment between India and the UK is clearly on the Rise. There are certain sectors where this cooperation is more evident and  There are others where there is a lot more scope for association between the Two countries.

       The current size of India's healthcare
industry is estimated at Rs 1,500 bn  and is growing at 13% p.a. due to large  private sector investments in new facilities.
        With the Indian government now
encouraging private participation, the UK's expertise in the field of private healthcare and health insurance presents    excellent opportunities for collaboration.
        The current health insurance market of
Rs 4 bn (£48 mn) is expected to grow to Rs 130 bn (£1.5 bn) by '06.
        There are several opportunities for
UK companies to work with Indian partners in the areas of specialized medical equipment and devices, diagnostic kits  and reagents, consultancy services for bio-medical waste Management/infection control, etc.


                         Hepatitis C

What is hepatitis C?

              The Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an organism that affects the liver. People who are exposed to the virus. Approximately 80% will be chronic carriers. HCV can cause long lasting inflammation and scarring of the liver. There are generally no symptoms of HCV or early cirrhosis so people do not know they are infected unless their blood is tested.
        Risk Factors

  •  Blood Transfusion
  • IV Drug use
  • Tattoos and body piercing
  • Sharing Needles and razors
  • Healthcare Workers
  • High risk sexual behavior, multiple partners
  • Sexually transmitted disease

       Individuals infected with HCV are often identified due to their elevated liver enzymes on a routine blood test, or because a hepatitis C antibody is found to be positive at the time of blood donation. Once the anti body is found, other tests can be done to provide more information.

 
    These tests include:-

Viral Load: An actual count of how much of virus is present in the blood.

Genotype: Identification of the strain of the virus. There are currently 6 genotypes and several subtypes of HCV known.

 Liver Function Tests (LFT): These tests tell us how the liver is working and whether there is an inflammation or not

Abdominal Ultrasound: Useful to show if there some fat or tumors in the liver.

Liver Biopsy: A sample of the Liver tissue can be examined under the microscope to determine the amount of inflammation and scarring present.

Complications of Hepatitis C

   

     Hepatitis C is a slow growing Virus and usually signs of inflammation in the liver do not show up until 10-20 years after the exposure. However undetected/ untreated HCV can cause cirrhosis, liver failure, and could lead to liver cancer. About 20-30% patients develop cirrhosis within 20-30 years after the onset of infection.

Follow up care with your Doctor at Privat Hospital

       It is important that you consult your doctor get a blood test done talk about your current medications and anything you plan to take. Dietary and Herbal supplements can be harmful to your liver as well. Keeping regular appointments so that you can be tested and monitored. Please ask the hospital for further details.

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