Hepatitis C

Fact: Rolette County has the 4th highest rate of Hepatitis C per capita in North Dakota. The test is free! Hep C is almost always curable. Rolette County Public Health District. www.rcphd.com. 701-477-5646.

70 to 80 percent of people with Hepatitis C don't show any symptoms
Hepatitis C (Hep C): a liver infection caused by a virus, spread by infected blood, can lead to liver disease and cancer. Getting tested is the only way to know if you have Hep C. Hep C can be cured by taking medicine.

Symptoms of Hepatitis C: Jaundice (yellow colouration of the skin or eyes), Indigestion and difficulty sleeping, Swelling of the feet and legs, Liver complications such as liver failure or liver cancer.

Additional Resources:

CDC: Hepatitis C Basics
Mayo Clinic: Understanding Hepatitis C
WHO: Hepatitis C Fact Sheet