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Copyright (c) 1993  Tribune Media Services, Inc.


A Resource About Hepatitis Screening


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     Hepatitis B and C represent serious national health threats because they
can progress to chronic hepatitis, a liver disease that can lead to cirrhosis,
liver failure and liver cancer.  As many as 24,000 Americans with hepatitis B
and 85,000 with hepatitis C develop chronic hepatitis each year.  Concerned
that millions of Americans are infected with these viruses without knowing
it, the American Liver Foundation (ALF) is engaged in a nationwide campaign to
detect these infectious and potentially fatal liver disease.  Free blood tests
to detect these viruses will be offered to the public at hospitals in 100
cities throughout the United States, during 1992 and 1993.  To obtain
information about screenings, physician referrals, and request an informative
brochure about hepatitis, you may call the ALF hot line, 1-800-223-0179,
between 8:30 AM and 5 PM (EDT).  Early detection of the presence of the virus
is essential for early treatment, the best way to avoid dangerous
complications.

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The material contained here is "FOR INFORMATION ONLY" and should not replace
the counsel and advice of your personal physician.  Promptly consulting your
doctor is the best path to a quick and successful resolution of any medical
problem.