NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service

Resources by topic << back to list of topics Hepatitis Title Don't be afraid to ask Commonly asked questions about injecting drug use and hepatitis C Publication no. AHS - 7545 Publication date 01/03/2004 Review date 01/06/2009 Author MHAHS Summary Information to help injecting drug users avoid infection with blood borne diseases including hepatitis B, hepatitis C and HIV. [Insert to AHS-7015] Languages Arabic, Chinese, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Hepatitis A Publication no. DOH - 8380 Publication date 31/12/2007 Review date 31/12/2010 Author DOH Summary Hepatitis A is a viral infection of the liver. The virus is spread by the faecal-oral route, including contaminated food or water or direct contact with an infected person. Vaccination and good hygiene prevents infection. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Hepatitis B Publication no. DOH - 8385 Publication date 06/12/2007 Review date 06/12/2010 Author DOH Summary Hepatitis B is a serious infection that is spread through blood or bodily fluids. Immunisation is recommended for all children, and for adults at risk of disease. Safe sex and use of sterile instruments and equipment are important in prevention. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Hepatitis C Publication no. DOH - 8390 Publication date 07/12/2007 Review date 07/12/2010 Author DOH Summary Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that is spread through contact with infected blood. Prevention through the use of sterile needles and injecting equipment is key, and people with hepatitis C should ensure others are not exposed to their blood. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Farsi, Indonesian, Khmer, Korean, Lao, Macedonian, Punjabi, Serbian, Spanish, Thai, Turkish, Vietnamese Title Hepatitis C in Brief Patient Fact Sheet Publication no. NGO - 8050 Publication date 01/04/2007 Review date 01/04/2010 Author Australasian Society for HIV Medicine Summary This fact sheet is for people who have received a positive hepatitis C antibody test result and for those who want to know more about hepatitis C. Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Greek, Indonesian, Italian, Khmer, Spanish, Vietnamese Title Hepatitis C: Don't be afraid to ask Publication no. AHS - 7015 Publication date 01/07/2002 Review date 01/06/2009 Author MHAHS Summary Commonly asked questions about hepatitis C. Includes information about how the virus is passed on, its symptoms, and who should be tested for hepatitis C Languages Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Vietnamese