Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C is one type of hepatitis - a liver disease - caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It usually spreads through contact with infected blood. It can also spread through sex with an infected person and from mother to baby during childbirth.
Most people who are infected with hepatitis C don't have any symptoms for years. A blood test can tell if you have it. Usually, hepatitis C does not get better by itself. The infection can last a lifetime and may lead to scarring of the liver or liver cancer. Medicines sometimes help, but side effects can be a problem. Serious cases may need a liver transplant.
There is no vaccine for HCV.
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Hepatitis C
medicinenet.com — “Read about hepatitis C, a viral infection of the liver. Symptoms include fatigue, muscle aches, poor appetite, fever, jaundice, and easy bruising. Causes, diagnosis, and treatment information is provided in the information.” View full resource at medicinenet.com
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Hepatitis C Index: The Surveillance Monitor for Hepatitis C
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Hepatitis C Genotypes - The Body
thebody.com — “What Are Hepatitis C Genotypes? Hepatitis C (HCV) genotypes are different strains of the virus that have developed over hundreds of years. The major ...” View full resource at thebody.com
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Hepatic Steatosis in Genotype 4 Chronic Hepatitis C Patients: Implication for Therapy: Journal of Clinical Gast... http://bit.ly/a3xNOO #ID
Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Management of Untreated and Nonresponder Patients with Chronic Hepatitis C: Seminars in Liver Disease http://bit.ly/cRf8Cc #GI
Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Gastroenterology Article | Hepatitis C
mdlinx.com — “Boceprevir approved for treating hepatitis C” View full resource at mdlinx.com
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Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Hepatitis C on #MDlinx
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Nutrition for Hepatitis C
suite101.com — “Proper nutrition for hepatitis C along with a healthy lifestyle can delay or prevent hepatitis from progressing to cirrhosis or liver cancer.” View full resource at suite101.com
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Hepatitis C: Drugs That Work
newsmax.com — “Hepatitis C is a liver condition wherein the liver is affected by the Hepatitis virus. If untreated, the virus reproduces and causes severe scarring of the liver or even liver damage. Hepatitis C drugs are designed to fight the virus and prevent worsening of the condition.” View full resource at newsmax.com
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