Hepatitis C

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.

Also Known As:

PT-NANBH; Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis; Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Transmitted; Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis

Infections: 526564
- Virus Diseases: 41777
  - RNA Virus Infections: 303
    - Flaviviridae Infections: 9
      - Hepatitis C: 13578
  - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
    - Hepatitis C: 13578
- Communicable Diseases: 25324
  - Blood-Borne Infections: 257
    - Hepatitis C: 13578
Digestive System Diseases: 1042
- Liver Diseases: 41660
  - Hepatitis: 25722
    - Human Viral Hepatitis: 37
      - Hepatitis C: 13578

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