Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. People also ask

   What is hepatitis C?

   • Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. When someone is first infected with the hepatitis C virus, they can have a very mild illness with few or no symptoms or a serious condition requiring hospitalization.

   What is hepatitis C virus? | CDC

   www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/HepatitisCOverview.htm

   See all results for this question

   Is hepatitis C a long-term illness?

   • Hepatitis C can be a short-term illness, but for most people, acute infection leads to chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis C can be a lifelong infection if left untreated. Chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems, including liver damage, cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), liver cancer, and even death.

   What is Hepatitis C - FAQ | CDC

   www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/cfaq.htm

   See all results for this question

   Is hepatitis C a short-term infection?

   • Hepatitis A is usually a short-term infection. Hepatitis B and hepatitis C can also begin as short-term infections, but in some people, the virus remains in the body and causes chronic (long-term) infection. There are vaccines to prevent hepatitis A and hepatitis B; however, there is no vaccine for hepatitis C.

   What is Hepatitis C - FAQ | CDC

   www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hcv/cfaq.htm

   See all results for this question

2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hepatitis_CHepatitis C - Wikipedia

   en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Hepatitis_C

   • Cached

   290,000 (2019) [4] Hepatitis C is an infectious disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that primarily affects the liver; [2] it is a type of viral hepatitis. [6] During the initial infection period, people often have mild or no symptoms. [1] Early symptoms can include fever, dark urine, abdominal pain, and yellow tinged skin. [1]

   • Hepatitis C virus - Wikipedia

     The hepatitis C virus ( HCV) [3] is a small (55–65 nm in...

   • Hepatitis C - Simple English Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

     MeSH. D006526. Hepatitis C is an infection that mostly...

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

   www.mayoclinic.org › diseases-conditions › hepatitis

   • Cached

   Aug 23, 2023 · Fluid buildup in the stomach area, called ascites. Swelling in the legs. Weight loss. Confusion, drowsiness and slurred speech, called hepatic encephalopathy. Spiderlike blood vessels on the skin, called spider angiomas. Acute hepatitis C infection doesn't always become chronic.

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

   www.cdc.gov › hepatitis › hcv

   • Cached

   Hepatitis C. Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus. When someone is first infected with the hepatitis C virus, they can have a very mild illness with few or no symptoms or a serious condition requiring hospitalization. For reasons that are not known, less than half of people who get hepatitis C are able to clear, or get ...

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

   www.cdc.gov › hepatitis › hcv

   • Cached

   • 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)

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

   my.clevelandclinic.org › health › diseases

   • Cached

   Dec 9, 2022 · Hepatitis C is a virus that causes chronic liver inflammation and long-term damage. Transmission commonly occurs through infected needles. HCV is treatable with new antiviral medications, but many people don’t know they’re infected. They may not have symptoms until liver disease has progressed to liver failure.