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Get Tested

In this section, we learn who should get tested for hepatitis C and how it's spread from person to person. Later, we'll also discuss the importance of getting tested and where to get tested.

Should I get tested?

Many people do not even know they have hepatitis C. The sooner you find out the cause of your illness and have it treated, the better chance you have of preventing liver damage. That's why it's better to know whether or not you have hepatitis C.

It is important to consider getting tested if:

  • You are a "Baby Boomer" born between 1946 and 1964
  • You had a blood transfusion or organ transplant before 1992
  • You have ever experimented with drugs, even if it was only one time
  • You have ever had rough sex or anal sex without using a condom
  • You are always feeling overly tired
 
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