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   What causes hepatitis C?

   • Hepatitis C is caused by the virus HCV. It can be severe and is considered to be the deadliest type of hepatitis. In the United States, HCV kills more people than any other type of infectious disease. Hepatitis C is spread the same way as hepatitis B, through contact with an infected person’s blood or other body fluids.

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   Does hepatitis C cause cirrhosis?

   • Unlike hepatitis B, most cases of hepatitis C lead to chronic infection. Hepatitis C is the second most common cause of cirrhosis in the US (second to alcoholic hepatitis). In the 1970s and 1980s, blood transfusions were a major factor in spreading hepatitis C virus.

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   How long does Hep C last?

   • Hep C is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact. This is when the blood of someone with hep C gets into your blood stream. It can cause long-term health problems if left untreated, particularly for the liver. The virus can survive outside the body from around 12 hours to a few weeks. In most cases it won’t last longer than four days.

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2. • Viral infection that affects the liver

     • What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver, a vital organ that filters blood, fights infections and processes nutrients. The infection causes the liver to become inflamed.
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     Everything You Need to Know About Hepatitis C

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   May 2, 2024 · Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and hepatitis B virus (HBV) are vastly different viruses. Hepatitis B is highly contagious through sex, using drugs with shared straws and needles, blood transfusions, and even saliva, which can put people living in the same household at risk.

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   4 days ago · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that affects the liver, a vital organ that filters blood, fights infections and processes nutrients. The infection causes the liver to become inflamed. Of all bloodborne chronic infections, hepatitis C is the most common in the U.S., according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Hepatitis C (usually called hep C) is an easily-cured liver infection that is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). The virus is slow acting and symptoms may not appear for many years. Hep C is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact.

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   May 1, 2024 · Hepatitis C is the second most common cause of cirrhosis in the US (second to alcoholic hepatitis). In the 1970s and 1980s, blood transfusions were a major factor in spreading hepatitis C virus.

   • Deaths: > One million a year
   • Treatment: Medication, liver transplant

   • Symptoms: Yellowish skin, poor appetite, abdominal pain

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   May 2, 2024 · This article discusses the types of hepatitis that can be prevented with a vaccine and what you need to know before getting one.

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   Apr 14, 2024 · Hepatitis C. Hepatitis D. Hepatitis E. There are five types of viral hepatitis —A, B, C, D, and E. Each is caused by a different hepatitis virus. Viral hepatitis is common. Worldwide, 354 million people are living with hepatitis B or C.

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   Apr 19, 2024 · Hep C is an easily-cured liver infection that is caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is transmitted through blood-to-blood contact with someone with hep C. The virus is slow acting and symptoms may not appear for many years. Hep C can cause long-term liver health problems if left untreated. Find clinics and doctors in NSW.