Hepatitis C

Overview

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver. The virus is spread by contact with contaminated blood, for example, from sharing needles or from unsterile tattoo equipment.

Symptoms

Most people have no symptoms, only learning they're infected years later when liver damage is discovered.

Treatments

Hepatitis C is treated with antiviral medications.

Last Updated Jun 13, 2017


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