Because hepatitis C virus (HCV or hep C) infection can be both a cause and a complication of chronic kidney disease (CKD), the American Kidney Fund today launched a new educational campaign that urges kidney patients and the public to “Be Hep C Smart.” Although hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne infection in the United States, most of those infected with the virus are unaware of it: It often has no symptoms for decades while slowly damaging the liver and other organs, including the kidneys. The Be Hep C…
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