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? Hepatitis C virus Virus classification Group: Group IV ((+)ssRNA) Family: Flaviviridae Genus: Hepacivirus Species: Hepatitis C virus Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimat ...
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Gastrointestinal References
... This listing is provided for your reference. The information provided by these organizations is not necessarily endorsed by The Cleveland Clinic Web Sites Celiac Disease www.icondata.com/health/pedbas...
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Hepatitis C Treatment ... The medications approved for treatment of chronic hepatitis C infection are: Interferon alfa-2b (Intron A, Peg-Intron), alfa-2a (Pegasys), interferon alfacon-1 (Infergen): These medications fight hepa...
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Hepatitis C: When To Call The Doctor ... Please call your health care provider if your symptoms become severe or are not controlled by the remedies prescribed to you. Call your health care provider if you experience any of the following whil...
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Hepatitis C: Making the Diagnosis ... If your doctor suspects that you might have hepatitis C, he or she will order a blood test to confirm the diagnosis. The blood tests for hepatitis C include the following: Anti-HCV (hepatitis C virus)...
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Resources
- Alcohol Increases Hepatitis C Virus in Human Cells (National Institutes of Health)
- Before You Start Hepatitis C Treatment (Dept. of Veterans Affairs)
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