Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by a virus that is transmitted mainly through contact with blood. It can go unnoticed for a long time and, in some cases, progress silently.
Possible manifestations: It often causes no symptoms in its early stages. When they appear, they may include fatigue, general malaise, or digestive discomfort; in advanced stages, changes such as yellowing of the skin may be noticed.
When to get evaluated? People with risk factors for blood exposure may benefit from an evaluation that allows them to learn their status.
Which specialist treats it? The infectious disease specialist and the gastroenterologist are responsible for evaluating and following it up, with support from the internist or the general practitioner for initial guidance. If you are concerned about a possible exposure, the advisable thing is to discuss it with a professional for an evaluation suited to your case.
Data on 819 doctors who treat hepatitis c
Which specialist treats hepatitis c?
Hepatitis C should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a liver disease specialist. An internist or infectious disease specialist can help with treatment, and a general surgeon may be involved if advanced liver complications develop. Find these specialists.
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Doctors specialized in hepatitis c
Dr. Rodrigo Armando Vigueras Santiago
Dr. Laura Olivia Rodríguez Muñoz
Dr. José G. Padilla López
Dr. Andrea Ladrón de Guevara
Dr. Vicente de Jesus Flores Lopez
Dr. Jacqueline Montero Schwarz
Dr. Rosa Elena Pena Madero
Dr. Cristian Eduardo Flores Aceves
Dr. Lorely Vianey Bres Ramírez
Dr. Alisi Lucila López Marquez
Dr. Karla Paola Gonzalez Cabezas
Dr. Maria Fernanda Frausto Mendoza
Dr. María Cristina Velázquez Ochoa
Dr. Karla Escobedo Vázquez
Dr. Nitza Pérez Martínez
Dr. Jorge Luis Denis Bravo
Dr. Norma Ilse Garcia González
Dr. Kim Danae Díaz Juárez
Dr. Itzel Olivares Lara
Dr. Alma Delia Mejía Rendón
Frequently asked questions
What is hepatitis c?
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by a virus that is transmitted mainly through contact with blood. It can go unnoticed for a long time and, in some cases, progress silently.
Which doctor treats hepatitis c?
Hepatitis C should be evaluated by a gastroenterologist, a liver disease specialist. An internist or infectious disease specialist can help with treatment, and a general surgeon may be involved if advanced liver complications develop. Find these specialists.