What is Viral Hepatitis?

Viral hepatitis is inflammation of the liver caused by a virus, most frequently hepatitis A virus (HAV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), or hepatitis C virus (HCV). 

The liver acts as the body’s filter by removing toxins (harmful substances) from many of the items you eat, drink, inhale, inject, or put into your body. The liver also helps with digestion and blood clotting. You cannot live without your liver. 

Hepatitis 
A has a vaccine 
B has a vaccine 
B can be treated  
C can be cured 
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Viral Hepatitis Fast Facts

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Hepatitis C Education Resources

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Datos Básicos de la Hepatitis Viral
Apply to Become a Rapid HCV Testing Partner
Health Departments Treating Hepatitis C Virus
Virus de Hepatitis C- Lo que debe saber
Hepatitis C Virus- What You Should Know
Viral Hepatitis Fast Facts
Hepatitis C Virus and Pregnancy
Hepatitis C

What is Project ECHO?

Project ECHO (Extension for Community Healthcare Outcomes) is a movement to demonopolize knowledge and amplify local capacity to provide best practice care for underserved people all over the world. The ECHO model™ is committed to addressing the needs of the most vulnerable populations by equipping communities with the right knowledge, at the right place, at the right time.