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.

Prominent patients

Celebrities Naomi Judd and Pamela Anderson have famously been infected with hepatitis C and gone public with their experiences.

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Naomi Judd - Pamela Anderson

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Francisco Varela, biologist, recorded his experiences, including a liver transplant, in "Intimate Distances"{{fn|1}}.

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Francisco Varela - Liver transplant

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