The Health Protection Agency has issued a report which shows that the number of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis C has increased from 2,116 in 1996 to 7,580 in 2005. It said that new figures also show that testing for hepatitis C has increased by almost 60 per cent in the same period.
HPA hepatitis C expert Dr Helen Harris said: 'By increasing awareness of the infection, more people will be tested, will receive earlier and more effective treatment, and they can avoid passing it on to others.'
The Health Protection Agency has issued a report which shows that the number of people newly diagnosed with hepatitis C has increased from 2,116 in 1996 to 7,580 in 2005. It said that new figures also show that testing for hepatitis C has increased by almost 60 per cent in the same period.
HPA hepatitis C expert Dr Helen Harris said: 'By increasing awareness of the infection, more people will be tested, will receive earlier and more effective treatment, and they can avoid passing it on to others.'
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