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Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C - How to prevent?

  • HCV positive carriers should avoid donating blood, tissue, organs or semen.
  • Safer sexual practices should be strongly encouraged in persons with multiple sexual partners eg. by using latex condoms.
  • Avoid sharing razors and toothbrushes with members of the household who are HCV carriers.
  • Intravenous drug users should not share needles/syringes.
  • Pregnancy is not contraindicated in HCV carriers. However the child should be tested for antibodies against HCV at one year of age.
The information provided is not intended as medical advice. Terms of use. Information provided by SingHealth

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Ng Han Seong Prof

Prof Ng Han Seong

Emeritus Consultant

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Liver Cirrhosis, Viral Hepatitis, Autoimmune Liver Disease

Chanda Kendra Ho Dr

Dr Chanda Kendra Ho

Senior Consultant

​MD, MPH

Clinical Interests: Transplant Hepatology

Chow  Wan Cheng Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Chow Wan Cheng

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Spore), MMed (Int Med), MRCP(UK), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Viral Hepatitis, Liver Transplantation, Autoimmune Liver Disease, Liver Cirrhosis

George Goh Boon Bee Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof George Goh Boon Bee

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, MRCP (UK), M Med (Int Med), FAMS (Singapore)

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Viral Hepatitis, Liver Cirrhosis, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Liver Transplantation

Jason Chang Pik Eu  Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Jason Chang Pik Eu

Senior Consultant

​MBBS, MMed, MRCP(UK), FAMS

Clinical Interests: Liver Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Hepatic Venous Pressure Gradient (HVPG) Measurement, Liver Fibrosis, Noncirrhotic Portal Hypertension, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Hepatology

Mark Cheah Chang Chuen Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Mark Cheah Chang Chuen

Senior Consultant

MBBS, MMed(Spore), ​MRCP(UK)

Clinical Interests: Non-alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease, Clinical Nutrition, Gastroenterology, Hepatology, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Ong Ming Liang Andrew Clin Assoc Prof

Clin Assoc Prof Ong Ming Liang Andrew

Senior Consultant

MBChB (Hons), MRCP (UK), FAMS (Gastro), MMedEd (Dundee)

Clinical Interests: Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome & Complex Functional GI Disorders, General Hepatology, Esophageal Manometry & pH Monitoring, Intestinal Ultrasound, Pelvic Floor Disorders, Neurogastroenterology, Anorectal Manometry

Rajneesh Kumar Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Rajneesh Kumar

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (India), MD (Med)(India), MRCP (UK)

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Viral Hepatitis, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

Tan Chee Kiat Prof

Prof Tan Chee Kiat

Senior Consultant

MBBS (S'pore), MRCP (UK), FRCP (Edin), FAMS, FAASLD, PGDip MedEd (Dundee)

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Liver Cancer, Liver Transplantation, Viral Hepatitis

Tan  Hiang Keat  Clin Asst Prof

Clin Asst Prof Tan Hiang Keat

Senior Consultant

​MBBS (Spore), MRCP (UK)

Clinical Interests: Hepatology, Liver Cirrhosis, Portal Hypertension, Liver Transplant, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Endoscopy

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