what is Hepatitis c genotype Hepatitis C (HCV) genotypes are different types of the HCV virus, which evolved over hundreds of years. The major genotypes branched off from an ancestral virus about 300-400 years ago.In the genetic code, all HCV genotypes have the same parts. However, when the original genotype changes, some differences appear in…
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Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) is relatively common among some subpopulations who are co-infected with HIV. HCV can be cured in more than 95% of people with the use of potent combinations of drugs such as the following: Chronic viral infections such as HCV and HIV can cause excess inflammation and activation of the immune…
Jakarta, 23-25 Agustus 2023 Capacity Strengthening for 40 Correctional Facilities Officials in Communicable Disease Response. Opening remarks by Elly Yuzar (Director of Healthcare and Rehabilitation, Directorate General of Correctional Facilities). Facilitators:
On 31 July 2023, we held a Hepatitis B & C screening and Capacity Building for key populations (specifically former drug users) in Central Java, to optimize the prevention, treatment, and care of the Viral Hepatitis in Indonesia. This activity was held in collaboration with the Ministry of Health of the Republic of Indonesia (Hepatitis…
World Breastfeeding Week
In the light of World Breastfeeding Week which falls on August 1-7, let’s discuss whether mothers with Hepatitis B and C can breastfeed. Here is some information we got from 2 main sources: 1. Indonesian Clinical Guidelines for Management of Hepatitis B 2. US CDC Basically, mothers with Hepatitis B and C can breastfeed their…