A billboard campaign that Maryland state officials hope will raise awareness of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) began appearing this week in the Baltimore area.
"There are ways to protect your liver and avoid transmitting HCV,� said Dr. Michelle A. Gourdine, DHMH deputy secretary for Public Health Services.�If you are at risk, a simple blood test is a good way to learn your status.
"Complications of HCV infection are a serious health burden in our state," Dr. Gourdine said. "That�s why it is so important to help all Marylanders be aware of this important public health problem."read more
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