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2. Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   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]

3. What People Who Inject Drugs Should Know about Hepatitis C ...

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   Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). Experts estimate that about 2.4 million people in the United States are living with hepatitis C—but that figure ...

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. [4][5]

5. HCV genotypes - Wikipedia

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   Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes refer to the genetic variations that occurs in the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a contagious disease that primarily affects the liver, causing severe damage as the disease progresses. [1] It is caused by the Hepatitis C virus, a small, enveloped RNA virus. The transmission of hepatitis C is through the ...

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

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   The symptoms, though, are the same regardless of type—mainly jaundice, nausea, fatigue and dark urine. Hepatitis A is easily spread through close human contact, as well as contaminated food and ...

7. Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir - Wikipedia

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   Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir. Ledipasvir/sofosbuvir, sold under the trade name Harvoni among others, is a medication used to treat hepatitis C. [8] It is a fixed-dose combination of ledipasvir and sofosbuvir. [8] Cure rates are 94% to 99% in people infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotype 1. [9] Some evidence also supports use in HCV genotype 3 ...