This forum is for questions about medical issues and research aspects of
Hepatitis C such as, questions about being newly diagnosed, questions about current treatments, information and participation in discussions about research studies and clinical trials related to Hepatitis. If you would like to communicate with other people who have been touched by Hepatitis, please visit our new
Hepatitis Social/Living with Hepatitis forum
Hep C is easily transmitted through blood transfusion (before 1992 or so) and sharing 'works' for drug use is the best way to transmit Hcv. research indicates that 80% of drug users are pos for Hcv within 1 year of use.