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2. Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   The initial recommended treatment depends on the type of hepatitis C virus, if the person has received previous hepatitis C treatment, and whether the person has cirrhosis. [88] Direct-acting antivirals are the preferred treatment and have been validated by testing for virus particles in patients' blood.

3. Peginterferon alfa-2a - Wikipedia

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   Pegylated interferon alfa-2a, sold under the brand name Pegasys among others, is medication used to treat hepatitis C and hepatitis B. [3] For hepatitis C it is typically used together with ribavirin and cure rates are between 24 and 92%. [3] [4] For hepatitis B it may be used alone. [5] It is given by injection under the skin. [3] Side effects ...

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

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   Hepatology: “Toward a More Accurate Estimate of the Prevalence of Hepatitis C in the United States.” Mayo Clinic: “Hepatitis C Symptoms and Causes.” World Health Organization: “Hepatitis ...

5. Glecaprevir/pibrentasvir - Wikipedia

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   [5] [6] It works against all six types of hepatitis C. [4] At twelve weeks following treatment between 81% and 100% of people have no evidence of hepatitis C. [7] It is taken once a day by mouth with food. [4] [5] The most common side effects are headache, diarrhea, and tiredness. [7] [8] In those with a history of hepatitis B, reactivation may ...

6. Understanding hepatitis C: A growing public health concern - AOL

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   Mar. 14—Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It is becoming a big public health concern in many counties, including Lawrence County, encouraging us to review some ...

7. 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.