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Bookmark or Share- Hepatitis C - Symptoms and causes - Mayo ClinicHepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contact with blood that has the virus in it. Newer antiviral medicines are the treatment of choice for most people with the ongoing, called chronic, hepatitis C infection.
- Hepatitis C care at Mayo ClinicHowever, the rate of hepatitis C is increasing among older children. This likely is due to the rise of illegal drug use. Specialists in the Pediatric Liver Clinic at Mayo Clinic's campus in Minnesota are experienced in diagnosing children who have liver diseases, including hepatitis C. Nurses trained in treating children and adolescents staff ...
- Hepatitis C: How common is sexual transmission? - Mayo ClinicHepatitis C is transmitted primarily by exposure to blood containing the hepatitis C virus. Current research suggests that if you're in a long-term, monogamous relationship with a partner who has hepatitis C, your risk of contracting hepatitis C is quite low — unless you also have human immunodeficiency virus (HIV).
- Why isn't there a hepatitis C vaccine? - Mayo ClinicThe hepatitis C virus is more variable than the hepatitis A and hepatitis B viruses. Hepatitis C occurs in at least seven genetically distinct forms, called genotypes, with multiple subtypes. About 60 subtypes have been identified. Different genotypes cause infections in different parts of the world. A global vaccine would have to protect ...
- Hepatitis C - Diagnosis and treatment - Mayo ClinicIf a screening test shows hepatitis C, other blood tests can: Measure the quantity of the hepatitis C virus in the blood, called the viral load. Show the genotype of the virus. Tests for liver damage. One or more of the following tests looks for liver damage in chronic hepatitis C.
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