Can we prevent Hepatitis C?
Do the following symptoms seem familiar? Poor Appetite Belly pain Constant fatigue Dark urine Nausea Jaundice Vomiting Do they? If you are facing any of the above symptoms, then you need to consult a physician. As the above are Symptoms of the Liver Cirrhosis or Hepatitis C virus. What is Hepatitis C? It is a contagious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to severe liver damage. Every chronic hepatitis C infection begins with the acute phase. The acute phase rarely depicts any symptoms and is mostly undiagnosed. In 15-40% of people with hepatitis C, the immune system fights off the infection. While in some it persists for a longer period. What causes Hepatitis C? When there weren’t reliable HCV blood tests, the virus got spread through blood products and transfusions. Nowadays, people get injected with HCV by sharing needles for drug use. HCV infected mother can pass it to her o