It is also known as HCV and is mostly also transmitted through exposure to infective blood. This may happen through transfusions of HCV-contaminated blood and blood products, contaminated injections during medical procedures, and through injection drug use. Sexual transmission is also possible, but is much less common. There is no vaccine for HCV.
Hepatitis C usually occurs if the blood from a person infected with HCV gets into the bloodstream of a healthy individual. The virus can spread in the following ways:
During the initial days after acquiring the virus one might not show any prominent symptoms. Only when the liver is damaged to a greater extent do symptoms start showing. Others might show vague symptoms in the beginning like fatigue and discoloration of skin that might disappear in a few days thus making the diagnosis difficult.
Some of the symptoms of hepatitis C can include:
If one presents the classical symptoms of the disease, blood tests are done to ascertain the extent of the disease and also know about the functional condition of the liver.
The treatment modality usually involves:
For HCV, the advent of direct-acting antiviral (DAA) therapies has revolutionized treatment, offering a cure for most individuals with chronic HCV, thereby preventing the progression to cirrhosis and HCC.
Remember, prioritizing liver health is a medical necessity, and by taking these steps, we can empower ourselves to protect our health.
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Remember, prioritizing liver health is a medical necessity, and by taking these steps, we can empower ourselves to protect our health.
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