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Editor-In-Chief: C. Michael Gibson, M.S., M.D. [1]; Associate Editor(s)-In-Chief: Varun Kumar, M.B.B.S. [2]

Secondary Prevention

People who have hepatitis C should consider making following changes to their lives:

Reducing alcohol intake
Maintaining a well balanced diet i.e. low in fat and considering overall health maintenance.
Consult a physician for regular monitoring of the condition and, if necessary, he may refer to a specialist.
Immunization against other hepatitis viruses for which there are vaccines (i.e. hepatitis A and hepatitis B) should be considered.
Covering completely any cut or wound with a waterproof dressing would help in reduction of transmission of the virus.
Should ensure that the injecting equipment are not shared.
Should not donate blood or body organs.
Should not share personal items such as toothbrushes or razors.