“I voted to heal myself”: Buena Vida Association launches free hepatitis C testing campaign, starting this Tuesday, in 5 hospitals in the city of Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Aires Promote free, off-shift testing on different days and times. October 17 to mid-November. In the city of Buenos Aires, testing will be conducted at the Ramos Mejia Hospital and the José de San Martín Clinic. #hepatitisc #asociacionbuenavida #yovotocurehepatitisc
Following the success of the campaign in 2022, which identified 120 hepatitis C patients across the country (most of whom have been cured), the NGO launched an initiative that included Free test (regardless of each person’s insurance type) Public hospitals in the Municipality of Buenos Aires and Greater Buenos Airesat various dates and times from Tuesday, October 17 to mid-November.
good life It will accompany patients who test positive with testing and subsequent monitoring, the organization said in a statement.
«We designed the event around the concept of an election because it’s so popular and part of the conversation at the dinner table, at work, on the street, and we have to get people talking about hepatitis C and choosing to be cured, just because that’s who they are.choose their ruler“He explained Ruben Cantelmicured patients and presidents Better Life Associationit can accompany people with liver disease.
It is estimated that 6 to 7 out of 10 people with hepatitis C do not know they have hepatitis C, so it is important to get tested as this is a silent disease that does not show up for years or decades Symptoms until damage is done to the body. Liver disease. Its manifestations are irreversible and may lead to cirrhosis, liver failure, the need for transplantation, or cancer.
Places to go What is being tested is:
José San Martin Clinical Hospital: Cordoba Avenue 2351, CABA. Gastroenterology Services. Room 4 on the 4th floor. Tuesday, October 17th to Friday, October 20th from 8:30 to 11pm.
Idiot hospital: Room 1. Cartagena and Grito de Alcorta, Morón Sur. Wednesday, October 18, from 12 noon to 2 pm, or in Conference Room 2. Marconi and Namuncurá, El Palomar. Wednesday 18 October 12-4 and Thursday 19 October 12-2.
Dr. Arturo Onativia Hospital: Dr. Ramón Carrillo 1339, Rafael Calzada. Infectious Disease Unit. Friday, October 20th and 27th, November 3rd, 10th and 17th from 8:00 to 12:00.
Paris acute hospital: Avenida Juan Manuel de Rosas 5975. Isidro Casanova. Infectious Disease Unit. Thursday, October 19, 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
What is hepatitis C?
fountain: https://www.argentina.gob.ar/salud/hepatitis/virus-c
This is a liver disease caused by a virus. Hepatitis C.
Although it can present as an acute infection, it is often asymptomatic and evolves into a chronic (ongoing) disease that, over time, may lead to cirrhosis, liver cancer, and multiple extrahepatic complications.
this Hepatitis C It is spread through direct contact with infected blood:
- Sharing needles, syringes, joints or sharp objects with infected people.
- When using non-disposable or properly sterilized materials for tattooing or piercing.
- When having sex without using a condom or other barrier method.
People who received blood transfusions before 1994 may also have been exposed to the virus, as the virus was unknown at the time.
Transmission also occurs during pregnancy, although this is a rare route.
What are the symptoms?
In acute infection, symptoms may appear 2 weeks to 6 months after exposure to the virus.
symptom Hepatitis C Chronic liver disease can take up to 30 years to manifest, during which time liver damage is often asymptomatic.
Symptoms of hepatitis C may include:
- Tiredness, fatigue (asthenia).
- Nausea or vomiting.
- Fever and chills.
- Dark urine and light stools.
- Yellowing of the skin and mucous membranes (jaundice).
- Blood clotting problems.
- Vomiting blood or black stool (gastrointestinal bleeding).
- Abdominal bloating and fluid in the abdominal cavity (ascites).
How to diagnose?
diagnosed as Hepatitis C It uses a specific blood test to detect the presence of the virus.
It is recommended that everyone have a blood test at least once in their lifetime. Hepatitis C From the age of 18.
How to treat?
this Hepatitis C It can be cured. In recent years, new antiviral drugs have emerged that allow short-term treatment (8 or 12 weeks).
treat Hepatitis C It is versatile, safe and effective 95% of the time.
There is currently no vaccine to prevent infection. Hepatitis C.
Direct contact with other people’s blood should be avoided, and do not share toothbrushes or other personal items such as needles, razors, etc.
It is vital to use barrier methods such as condoms, latex pads, gloves or fingers in all sexual relationships (anal, oral and vaginal) as it is the most effective measure to prevent sexual intercourse. Hepatitis C and any sexually transmitted infections.
When getting a tattoo or piercing, or before any invasive and/or cosmetic medical procedure, it is important to require the use of sterile materials.
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