July 28 marks World Day against Viral Hepatitis, an infectious disease that causes acute and chronic damage and can lead to cirrhosis or liver cancer.
Within this framework, the HIV, STIs and Viral Hepatitis Program of the Ministry of Public Health will be offering a rapid Hepatitis B and C test at the Women’s Complex in the Republic today (Friday 28th) from 10 am to 1 pm Detect Syria. 611 City of Salta.
In addition, from 11 o’clock there will be an informative lecture, especially for people with tattoos and piercings and users of these practices.
The event is free and places are available, and participants will be certified.Those interested must register via email etsysida-msp@salta.gov.ar They can also register via Instagram pro.gramavihsalta
Hepatitis B can be contracted through unprotected sex with an infected person. The virus that causes the disease can spread if blood, saliva, semen, or vaginal fluids enter the body.
The risk of getting hepatitis C through sexual contact is low, but people infected with human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) have an increased risk of getting hepatitis C.