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Hepatitis C: Introduction

Hepatitis C: Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States. Approximately 3.9 million (1.8%) persons in ... more about Hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C: Viral liver infection spread by blood. More detailed information about the symptoms, causes, and treatments of Hepatitis C is available below.

Symptoms of Hepatitis C

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Hepatitis C: Complications

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Medical Textbooks Online about Hepatitis C

Medical Books Excerpts
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "Algorithmic Diagnosis of Symptoms and Signs" (2003)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In a Page: Signs and Symptoms" (2004)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "In A Page: Pediatric Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "Handbook of Signs & Symptoms (Third Edition)" (2006)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "A Pocket Manual of Differential Diagnosis" (1999)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "Professional Guide to Signs & Symptoms (Fifth Edition)" (2006)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "The 10-Minute Diagnosis Manual: Symptoms and Signs in the Time-Limited Encounter" (2000)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Field Guide to Bedside Diagnosis" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "Signs & Symptoms: A 2-in-1 Reference for Nurses" (2007)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "The Diagnostic Approach to Symptoms and Signs in Pediatrics" (2006)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Nursing: Interpreting Signs and Symptoms" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)
  • "Differential Diagnosis in Primary Care" (2007)

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Wrongly Diagnosed with Hepatitis C?

Misdiagnosis and Hepatitis C

Chronic liver disease often undiagnosed: One study reported that 50% of patients with a chronic liver disease remain undiagnosed by their primary physician. The reasons are multifactorial. Possible conditions include chronic hepatitis, cirrhosis of the liver, hemochromatosis, or other types of liver condition. See introduction to liver disease or misdiagnosis of liver disease....read more »

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Causes of Hepatitis C

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Latest Treatments for Hepatitis C

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News Archives for Hepatitis C

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Evidence Based Medicine Research for Hepatitis C

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Videos for Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Overview

Hepatitis C OverviewHepatitis C is called a silent epidemic because many people are unaware they carry this virus of the liver. But experts say hepatitis C is a public...

Hepatitis Overview

Hepatitis OverviewMany people with viral hepatitis don't know they are infected. Listen as experts discuss who should be tested and review the causes, prevention...

 

Hepatitis B Overview

Hepatitis B OverviewHepatitis B is a viral infection of the liver often spread through sexual contact. But people are usually unaware they carry the virus. Find out if...

HIV Medicine and Liver Health

HIV Medicine and Liver HealthLiver problems may be difficult to avoid when taking HIV medicines. But most problems are relatively mild and do not prevent people with HIV from...

 
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Prognosis for Hepatitis C

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Reseach about Hepatitis C

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Clinical Trials for Hepatitis C

The US based website ClinicalTrials.gov lists information on both federally and privately supported clinical trials using human volunteers.

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Prevention of Hepatitis C

Prevention information for Hepatitis C has been compiled from various data sources and may be inaccurate or incomplete. None of these methods guarantee prevention of Hepatitis C.

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Statistics for Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C: Broader Related Topics

Types of Hepatitis C

Types of Hepatitis C

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Article Excerpts about Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection is the most common chronic bloodborne infection in the United States. Approximately 3.9 million (1.8%) persons in the United States are infected with HCV. About 7% of these may have acquired their infection from blood transfusion. (Source: excerpt from Facts About Hepatitis C: CDC-OC)

Definitions of Hepatitis C:

RAEB: Used for the diseases or the viruses. - (Source - Diseases Database)

A viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products) - (Source - WordNet 2.1)

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