14 acute Hepatitis C cases since 1996

Since 1996, 14 reports of acute Hepatitis C have been reported to the Department of Health. Health Minister Louis Deguara told Labour MP Carmelo Abela that to protect the iden-tity of the victims he did not see it fit to break down the number of cases...

Since 1996, 14 reports of acute Hepatitis C have been reported to the Department of Health.

Health Minister Louis Deguara told Labour MP Carmelo Abela that to protect the iden-tity of the victims he did not see it fit to break down the number of cases either by sex or nationality.

Hepatitis C is transmitted through the use of syringes by more than one person, through sexual intercourse and to a baby during delivery.

Dr Deguara said blood used for blood transfusions was tested for Hepatitis C.

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