Hepatitis C and kidney disease – what you need to know
Hepatitis C can lead to serious health issues over time, and it is more common in kidney disease patients. New medicines can assist in curing hep C, and there are treatment options for people who are on or not on dialysis.
Hepatitis C (hep C) is more common in people with kidney disease, and many people don't know they have it. Many times, hepatitis C does not cause symptoms at first, but can lead to serious health problems over time. The good news is, there are now medicines that can cure hep C. It is important to learn your risk, and to be tested.
This webinar will focus on the relationship between hepatitis C and kidney disease, including the diagnosis and treatment of hep C.
Learn more about:
- The relationship between hepatitis C and kidney disease.
- The treatment options for hepatitis C in kidney disease patients who are both on, and not on dialysis.
- How the new medicines that cure hepatitis C have expanded options for patients needing a kidney transplant.