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This 10 page paper provides an overview of the epidemiology of HCV. This paper considers the nature of the disease, its impacts and prevention/treatment models. Bibliography lists 10 sources.
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and individuals who participate in unprotected sexual activity with multiple partners. Prior to 1980, little was known about HCV. In fact, HCV was lumped with other forms
of hepatitis, including hepatitis A and B. The distinction of hepatitis C as a blood borne pathogen led to the belief that HCV was spread by contact with the
blood of someone already infected by the virus. One major problem, then, in addressing the epidemiology of the disease and prevention and treatment models is that many people with
HCV are asymptomatic and are unaware of the fact that they may be spreading the virus to others (Bren, 2001). The emergence of hepatitis C is a significant health
problem. Bernstein claims that the disease is not threatening to become an epidemic; it already is (Wherry, 2001). Not everyone agrees with that assessment, but certainly HCV is on its
way to becoming an epidemic. More and more people are becoming infected with HCV, and it could reach epidemic proportions soon. Now is the time to do something to help
alleviate the problem. If steps are taken today, it is possible to avoid the spread of HCV in the future or at least it is possible to reduce the problem.
Although certain populations are more prone to the disease, because young people are inordinately affected, this is a problem that will have a serious detrimental effect on future generations.
Agent The agent in hepatitis C, which was first characterized in 1989, is an RNA virus. This small RNA virus is closely related to the flaviviruses and animal pestiviruses
(Victorian Government Health Information, 2005). The incubation of HCV is generally between 2 and 4 weeks following exposure, but can occur as long as 26 weeks after exposure.
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