Hepatitis C is a serious viral illness that affects the liver. Most often spread by blood-to-blood contact, 90\% of people infected with hepatitis C do not know they are infected until liver damage has occurred. Because the hepatitis C virus changes its form frequently, presently there is no vaccine, but once diagnosed, effective treatment is available.* Written for people diagnosed with hepatitis C and under the care of a doctor * Patient focused - designed to answer questions about the condition and help the sufferer play an active role in treatment * Growing market for patient centred books helping sufferers understand their illness and its treatment