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

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   “Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus,” says Dr. Dieterich. “It is transmitted through the blood, so IV drug use is a major driver of the virus, especially now due to the heroin epidemic ...

3. 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 ...

4. 'I'm a Hepatologist, and This Is the #1 Most Important ...

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   A hepatitis C diagnosis can feel daunting—but asking the right questions can be a game-changer. 'I'm a Hepatologist, and This Is the #1 Most Important Question to Ask When You Get a Hepatitis C ...

5. 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]

6. Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection - Wikipedia

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   Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection is a multi-faceted, chronic condition that significantly impacts public health.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2 to 15% of those infected with HIV are also affected by HCV, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality due to accelerated liver disease.

7. List of people with hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Although HCV was not discovered until April 1989, [3] an estimated 170 million people worldwide are infected by hepatitis C. [4] As of April 2014, 130—150 million globally suffer from chronic hepatitis C infection; a significant number develop cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Each year, 350,000 to 500,000 people die from hepatitis C ...

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

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9. 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.