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   What is hepatitis C?

   • Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer.

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   What is the difference between hepatitis A & C?

   • Learn about hepatitis A, a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis A virus (HAV)... Learn more about hepatitis B, a vaccine-preventable liver infection caused by the hepatitis B virus. Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV information for both the public and health professionals.

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   Is hepatitis C a long-term infection?

   • Every long-term hepatitis C infection starts with what's called an acute phase. Acute hepatitis C usually isn't diagnosed because it rarely causes symptoms. When there are symptoms in this phase, they may include jaundice, fatigue, nausea, fever and muscle aches.

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2. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hepatitisHepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it.

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Hepatitis C is caused by a virus that spreads through contact with blood. Transmission occurs when the blood of an infected person enters the body of an uninfected person. In the U.S., it most commonly occurs when people share needles for injecting intravenous drugs.

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   Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; it is a type of viral hepatitis. During the initial infection period, people often have mild or no symptoms. [1]

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   Apr 9, 2024 · Hepatitis C is an inflammation of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus. The virus can cause both acute and chronic hepatitis, ranging in severity from a mild illness to a serious, lifelong illness including liver cirrhosis and cancer.

6. www.webmd.com › digestive-diseases-hepatitis-cHepatitis C – What Is Hep C? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis ...

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   Apr 19, 2023 · Hepatitis C is one of the most common types of viral hepatitis. Learn more about how you get hep C, the symptoms, how it's diagnosed, and the most common treatments.

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   Learn more about hepatitis C, a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus spread through contact with infected blood.

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   Overview of hepatitis C, an infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Early diagnosis and treatment of chronic hepatitis C can prevent liver damage.