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An infection caused by the hepatitis C virus that attacks the liver and leads to liver inflammation.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Is a type of:

Sexually transmitted diseases • Viral sexually transmitted diseases • Viral hepatitis

How long it usually lasts:

Chronic (lasts years to lifelong)

How common it is:

Common
Baby
0-2
Toddler
3-5
Preteen
6-13
Common
Teenager
14-18
Common
Young adult
19-40
Very common
Middle-aged adult
41-60
Very common
Senior
60+
Very common

How it can usually be treated?

Can be cured with medical treatment

How is it usually diagnosed?

Requires diagnosis by a medical professional

Body locations

Upper abdomen

Symptoms

Fever
Fever, malaise, aches
Fatigue
Malaise
Jaundice
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Medications

Ratings show how effective doctors think these medications are at treating Hepatitis C
Interferon alfacon 1
5
5 reviews
Peginterferon alfa 2a
4
5 reviews
Peginterferon alfa 2b
3
4 reviews
Interferon alfa 2b
2
5 reviews
Protease inhibitor
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Procedures

Ratings show how effective doctors think these procedures are at treating Hepatitis C

Surgery

Liver transplant

Medical devices

Pegintron redipen

Tests

Hepatitis C genotype
Hepatitis C viral RNA
Hepatitis C antibody

Risk factors

Personal

Injection drug use
Tattoos

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