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Hepatitis C - FAQs, Statistics, Data, & Guidelines | CDC

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Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is spread through contact with blood from an infected person. Today, most people become infected with the hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment used to …

Hepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo Clinic

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What is hepatitis C virus? | CDC

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

► Birth.. Approximately 6% of infants born to infected mothers will get …

Hepatitis C | NIDDK - National Institute of Diabetes …

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Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that occurs when tissues of the …

Hepatitis C - What Is Hep C? Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, …

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Hepatitis C is a liver infection that can lead to serious liver damage. It’s caused by the hepatitis C virus. About 2.4 million people in the U.S. have the disease. But it causes few …

Hepatitis C - World Health Organization

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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 …

What to know about hepatitis C - Medical News Today

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Hepatitis C is the most common blood-borne viral infection in the U.S. and can cause fatal liver damage if left untreated. In 2016, the CDC reported at least 18,153 …

Hepatitis C Treatment | Johns Hopkins Medicine

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Hepatitis C Treatment: Prevention. In the past, blood transfusions were a major cause of hepatitis C transmission. Now, blood donors are routinely screened for hepatitis C, and …

Hepatitis C | HCV | MedlinePlus

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There are different types of hepatitis. One type, hepatitis C, is caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C can range from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis C can …

Hepatitis C Basics | HHS.gov

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Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today, most people become infected with HCV by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs. For some people, HCV …