For anybody new to HCV the 60pages pocket guide covers most of your
questions. Best thing is it is free to download here:
http://www.hcvadvocate.org/hepatitis/factsheets_pdf/pocket%20guide%20WEB.pdf
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Dr. Melissa Palmer is a highly respected authority on hepatitis C.
The Hepatitis C section of her website is well worth a look, but note that
some of the information on drug availability is specific to the USA.
http://www.liverdisease.com/hepatitisc.html

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