Hepatitis C. An update.
Hepatitis C is a long-term viral infection affecting the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus HCV. Hepatitis C can be silent for years before symptoms appear, and liver damage occurs. The hepatitis C virus is extremely infectious, which means that only a tiny amount of HCV can cause illness. Hepatitis C is a major public health problem worldwide with far-reaching implications because of the chronicity of the infection that leads to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and primary hepatocellular carcinoma.
Safioleas
Michael C
MC
Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Athens, and Laiko General Hospital, Greece. diabahmad1@yahoo.gr
Manti
Christina P
CP
D006526:Hepatitis C; D019698:Hepatitis C, Chronic; D006801:Humans