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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
Networked: 13578 relevant articles (891 outcomes, 1356 trials/studies)

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Disease Context: Research Results

Related Diseases

1. Infections
2. Fibrosis (Cirrhosis)
3. Hepatitis B
4. Chronic Hepatitis C
5. Hepatocellular Carcinoma (Hepatoma)

Experts

1. Zeuzem, Stefan: 77 articles (04/2022 - 04/2002)
2. Forns, Xavier: 73 articles (10/2022 - 09/2003)
3. Chung, Raymond T: 63 articles (02/2022 - 12/2003)
4. Wedemeyer, Heiner: 63 articles (01/2022 - 07/2004)
5. Berg, Thomas: 54 articles (01/2022 - 08/2003)
6. Manns, Michael P: 51 articles (01/2022 - 01/2002)
7. Dore, Gregory J: 50 articles (01/2022 - 07/2005)
8. Hellard, Margaret: 48 articles (01/2022 - 06/2003)
9. Saab, Sammy: 48 articles (02/2021 - 05/2002)
10. Barreiro, Pablo: 46 articles (06/2022 - 01/2005)

Drugs and Biologics

Drugs and Important Biological Agents (IBA) related to Hepatitis C:
1. Antiviral Agents (Antivirals)IBA
2. InterferonsIBA
3. Ribavirin (Virazole)FDA LinkGeneric
4. Interferon-alpha (Interferon Alfa)IBA
5. SofosbuvirIBA
6. RNA (Ribonucleic Acid)IBA
7. Protease Inhibitors (Protease Inhibitor)IBA
8. daclatasvirIBA
9. sofosbuvir drug combination ledipasvirIBA
10. VaccinesIBA

Therapies and Procedures

1. Therapeutics
2. Liver Transplantation
3. Renal Dialysis (Hemodialysis)
4. Transplantation
5. Aftercare (After-Treatment)