Blood borne viruses
Hepatitis C (HCV), Hepatitis B (HBV) and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) are viruses carried in the blood - blood borne viruses.
For information on HIV, see Highland Sexual Health.
Important: Contact
For information on testing, referral and treatment for hepatitis B and hepatitis C, contact the Viral Hepatitis service at NHS Highland:
- phone 01463 705 086
- or phone 01463 706 243
- email nhsh.viralhepatitisnurses@nhs.scot
Get tested. Get treated. Get cured.
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Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B is a virus that affects the liver and can lead to acute (short term) or chronic (long term) infection.
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Hepatitis C
Hepatitis C can also be called Hep C or HCV.