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2. Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Chronic hepatitis C is defined as infection with the hepatitis C virus persisting for more than six months based on the presence of its RNA. [18] Chronic infections are typically asymptomatic during the first few decades, [ 18 ] and thus are most commonly discovered following the investigation of elevated liver enzyme levels or during a routine ...

3. Here's What Hepatitis C Actually Is—and How You Get It - AOL

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   Hepatitis B is spread through blood and body fluids, while hepatitis C is spread only through blood. And while A and B can be prevented through vaccination , says Dr. Menon, there is no current ...

4. Hepatitis C virus - Wikipedia

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   The hepatitis C virus (HCV) [3] is a small (55–65 nm in size), enveloped, positive-sense single-stranded RNA virus of the family Flaviviridae. The hepatitis C virus is the cause of hepatitis C and some cancers such as liver cancer ( hepatocellular carcinoma , abbreviated HCC) and lymphomas in humans.

5. Hepatitis - Wikipedia

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   Hepatitis C is commonly spread through infected blood such as may occur during needle sharing by intravenous drug users. [3] Hepatitis D can only infect people already infected with hepatitis B. [3] Hepatitis A, B, and D are preventable with immunization. [2] Medications may be used to treat chronic viral hepatitis. [1]

6. Viral hepatitis - Wikipedia

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   HCV can be transmitted through contact with blood (including through sexual contact if the two parties' blood is mixed) and can also cross the placenta. Hepatitis C usually leads to chronic hepatitis, culminating in cirrhosis in some people. It usually remains asymptomatic for decades. Patients with hepatitis C are susceptible to severe ...

7. Can You Get Hepatitis C from Having Sex? Doctors Share ... - AOL

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   Plus, common-sense tips to protect yourself from hepatitis C. Skip to main content. 24/7 Help. For premium support please call: 800-290-4726 more ways to reach us. Sign in. Mail. 24/7 Help. For ...