Hepatitis Disease
Hepatitis is a disease characterized by inflammation of the liver, usually producing swelling and, in many cases, permanent damage to liver tissues. A number of agents can cause hepatitis, including infectious diseases, chemical poisons, drugs and alcohol. Hepatitis C is a contagious viral disease that leads to serious, permanent liver damage, and in many cases, death.
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Hepatitis C is a form of hepatitis (inflammatory disease of the liver) caused by a virus, the hepatitis C virus (HCV), a hepacivirus. Approximately 15-20% of those infected may eliminate the virus to the point that no hepatitis will develop. Unfortunately, most of those infected progress into a chronic hepatitis; only about 15-20% of these show early acute signs of the disease that would lead to early recognition and treatment. Of all patients with chronic hepatitis C virus-related hepatitis, 20% may develop cirrhosis (scarring of the liver), and 4% will progress into hepatocellular carcinoma (primary liver cancer)
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