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

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    The exact treatment you receive will depend on factors including the amount of virus in your body (known as the viral load), the specific strain of hepatitis C you’re dealing with and whether ...

  3. 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]

  4. Viral load - Wikipedia

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    Tracking viral load is used to monitor therapy during chronic viral infections, and in immunocompromised patients such as those recovering from bone marrow or solid organ transplantation. Currently, routine testing is available for HIV -1, cytomegalovirus , hepatitis B virus, and hepatitis C virus.

  5. Hepatitis C virus - Wikipedia

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    The hepatitis C virus particle consists of a lipid membrane envelope that is 55 to 65 nm in diameter. [10] [11] Two viral envelope glycoproteins, E1 and E2, are embedded in the lipid envelope. [12] They take part in viral attachment and entry into the cell. [10] Within the envelope is an icosahedral core that is 33 to 40 nm in diameter. [11]

  6. Viral hepatitis - Wikipedia

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    Hepatitis A and hepatitis B can be prevented by vaccination. Effective treatments for hepatitis C are available but costly. [6] In 2013, about 1.5 million people died from viral hepatitis, most commonly due to hepatitis B and C. [6] East Asia, in particular Mongolia, is the region most affected. [6]

  7. 3 Reasons Why Not All Hep C Data Is Created Equal - AOL

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    Gilead Sciences (NAS: GILD) rose nearly 14% on Monday on word that 100% of patients treated with its drug combo had undetectable levels of virus four weeks after treatment. While 100% is better ...

  8. Hepatitis - Wikipedia

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    Viral hepatitis is primarily diagnosed through blood tests for levels of viral antigens (such as the hepatitis B surface or core antigen), anti-viral antibodies (such as the anti-hepatitis B surface antibody or anti-hepatitis A antibody), or viral DNA/RNA. [17] [33] In early infection (i.e. within 1 week), IgM antibodies are found in the blood ...

  9. FDA Slams Brakes on Hep-C Drug - AOL

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    The FDA placed a partial clinical hold on a key next-generation hepatitis-C drug at the end of last week, and this week's second-quarter earnings were a mixed bag, sending shares FDA Slams Brakes ...

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