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   Is chronic hepatitis C fatal?

   • HCV is rarely fatal itself. The outlook and life expectancy for people with chronic hepatitis C depend on the existence and severity of complications. It also depends on how well a person responds to early treatment. Chronic hepatitis C usually has no symptoms. People with chronic hepatitis C may not even know they have it.

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   What happens if Hepatitis C is left untreated?

   • Most people who get infected will develop a chronic, or lifelong, infection. Left untreated, chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems including liver disease, liver failure, liver cancer, and even death. How is hepatitis C spread?

   What is hepatitis C virus? | CDC

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   Can hepatitis C cause liver damage?

   • 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. Newer antiviral medicines are the treatment of choice for most people with the ongoing, called chronic, hepatitis C infection.

   Hepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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2. www.healthline.com › health › hepatitis-cCan You Die from Hepatitis C? Prognosis and Life Expectancy

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   Feb 15, 2024 · HCV is rarely fatal itself. The outlook and life expectancy for people with chronic hepatitis C depend on the existence and severity of complications. It also depends on how well a person...

3. 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. Newer antiviral medicines are the treatment of choice for most people with the ongoing, called chronic, hepatitis C infection.

4. www.cdc.gov › hepatitis › hcvWhat is hepatitis C virus? | CDC - Centers for Disease ...

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   Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), spread by contact with infected blood. Infection can be lifelong but treatment can lead to cure.

5. hepatitisc.net › living › can-hepatitis-c-kill-youCan Hepatitis C Kill You? Possible Complications and Risks

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   We all want to know: Can hepatitis C kill you? The answer: Yes and no No, the virus itself doesn’t over-multiply and invade all of your organs like in a sci-fi movie.

6. www.cdc.gov › hepatitis › hcvWhat is Hepatitis C - FAQ | CDC

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   • Overview and Statistics. What is hepatitis? Hepatitis means inflammation of the liver. When the liver is inflamed or damaged, its function can be affected.
   • Transmission / Exposure. How is hepatitis C spread? The hepatitis C virus is usually spread when someone comes into contact with blood from an infected person.
   • Symptoms. What are the symptoms of acute (new) hepatitis C? Many people newly infected with the hepatitis C virus don’t have symptoms, don’t look or feel sick, and therefore don’t know they are infected.
   • Testing. Who should get tested for hepatitis C? You should get tested for hepatitis C if you: Are 18 years of age and older (get tested at least once in your lifetime)

7. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseasesHepatitis C: Symptoms, What it Is, Transmission & Treatment

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   Dec 9, 2022 · Overview. What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects your liver. It causes inflammation and swelling, which damages your liver tissues over time. “ Hepatitis ” means inflammation of the liver. There are many causes of hepatitis, and a few of them are viruses.

8. www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hepatitisHepatitis C - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo Clinic

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   Aug 23, 2023 · Sometimes, the newer antivirals can cure hepatitis C before a liver transplant. Vaccinations. There's no vaccine for hepatitis C. But a health care provider will likely recommend vaccines against the hepatitis A and B viruses. These are viruses that also can cause liver damage and make hepatitis C worse.