In brief
Videos, infographics, key statistics, expert interviews… Find the latest news and key information on hepatitis C here
news
Hepatitis B, C, and Delta: High Screening Rates That Are on the Rise
The disease
The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is one of the five viruses (A, B, C, D, and E) responsible for viral hepatitis. It was identified in 1989 as the causative agent of most cases of hepatitis previously referred to as “non-A, non-B hepatitis.”
Acute hepatitis C virus infection occurs after an...
What We Do
In the general population of mainland France in 2016, approximately 133,000 people had chronic hepatitis C (the virus was present in their blood), of whom 26,000 (19%) were unaware of their infection. HCV screening and prompt initiation of treatment are therefore major challenges in the effort...
Data
The hepatitis C surveillance system established by Santé publique France makes it possible to track epidemiological trends for this infection.
Publications
Here you will find the latest scientific publications related to the studies and research conducted by Santé publique France.
2 publications
article
Health Status of Psychiatric Inpatients at Le Vinatier in Bron: Descriptive Results of the Liverspin Cross-Sectional Study, 2022–2023
magazines/revues
Hepatitis B, C, and Delta: Strengthening Screening, Diagnosis, and Access to Treatment - Weekly Epidemiological Bulletin, 2024, No. 16-17
In relation to
Hepatitis B and D
thematic dossier
Viral liver infections can be very severe; hepatitis B and D are transmitted through sexual contact, blood, and from mother to fetus. Vaccination and screening are the cornerstones of prevention.
HIV/AIDS
thematic dossier
HIV, or Human Immunodeficiency Virus, is a sexually transmitted human retrovirus. It weakens the immune system, and if left untreated, leads to AIDS.
Illegal drugs
thematic dossier
The use of illicit drugs exposes individuals to various health, social, and legal risks. In light of this major public health issue, prevention is essential.
