Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a form of hepatitis (liver inflammation) caused by a virus, the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Before the virus was discovered, in 1989, the syndrome was initially referred to as a "non-A-non-B hepatitis". In about 15% of cases, hepatitis C infection is acute, meaning it is cleared spontaneously by the body and there are no long-term consequences. Unfortunately, in the majority of cases (85%), the infection becomes chronic and may damage the liver over many years.

External links

• Hepatitis Neighborhood
• CDC's Hepatitis C Fact Sheet
• CDC's Hepatitis C Frequently Asked Questions
• Hepatitis C - MayoClinic.com Reference Article
• National Hepatitis C Prison Coalition
• Hepatitis C Support Project
• Thousands Infected WIth Hepatitis C Go Undiagnosed and Untreated health.dailynewscentral.com
• online hepatitis C encyclopedia
• Veterans Affairs National Hepatitis C Web site
• Hepatitis C virus action now: advocacy group
• Hepatitis C resource for the UK