http://hcop.org/blog Thu, 16 Apr 2009 01:46:28 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en NEWS FEED: This story has many levels to it. The key points for purposes of awareness are these: 1. He did not know (if you believe him) that HepC was sexually transmitted. It certainly is likelier than not under conditions such as these. And, those unaware of their status may be transmitting the virus ... http://hcop.org/blog/2009/04/08/rape-violence-ignorance-recipe-for-disaster/ AASLD: Tattoos Are Risk for HCV "BOSTON, Nov. 6 2007-- Tattoos are strongly associated with hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection, even among people without traditional risk factors such as injection drug use and blood transfusions, according to a study presented here. Among 1,887 patients, HCV-positive patients were nearly three times more likely ... http://hcop.org/blog/2009/02/19/tattooes-10-years-later-again-get-tested-is-it-official-yet-2/