Making tattoos in fact not only affect inflammation on the skin, but can also lead to hepatitis C. Why did it happen? As reported previously, tattooing can lead to breast cancer in women. Researchers discover a new study, that chronic hepatitis C may arise from the process to make tattoo on the body.
Basically, chronic hepatitis C can attack through the use of alternate needles. Those who use narcotis or received blood transfusion are the most common reason why people have hepatitis C in 1992. According to the study, hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver cancer in the United States. Approximately 70% of Americans infected with chronic liver disease and 5% died because of liver cancer, as reported by EmaxHealth, Friday (01/25/2013).
A study published by the hepatology journal noted a number of previous studies that have been evaluated. They analyzed 3,871 patients suffering from hepatitis C chronic and hepatitis C negative. They found an association between tattooing with hepatitis C. Because nearly half of the patients were infected with hepatitis C due to the use of the tattoo needle.
According to the Centers Disease Control Division of Hepatitis, hepatitis C outbreak has been associated with tattooing. So they suggested that tattooing should be done by professionals and they should use new needle every time they want to make tattoo. It's also advisable to wear disposable gloves, a clean, streril, and disposable needles.
Basically, chronic hepatitis C can attack through the use of alternate needles. Those who use narcotis or received blood transfusion are the most common reason why people have hepatitis C in 1992. According to the study, hepatitis C is the leading cause of liver cancer in the United States. Approximately 70% of Americans infected with chronic liver disease and 5% died because of liver cancer, as reported by EmaxHealth, Friday (01/25/2013).
A study published by the hepatology journal noted a number of previous studies that have been evaluated. They analyzed 3,871 patients suffering from hepatitis C chronic and hepatitis C negative. They found an association between tattooing with hepatitis C. Because nearly half of the patients were infected with hepatitis C due to the use of the tattoo needle.
According to the Centers Disease Control Division of Hepatitis, hepatitis C outbreak has been associated with tattooing. So they suggested that tattooing should be done by professionals and they should use new needle every time they want to make tattoo. It's also advisable to wear disposable gloves, a clean, streril, and disposable needles.
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