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2. Hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Hepatitis C infection rates increased substantially in the 20th century due to a combination of intravenous drug abuse and the reuse of poorly sterilized medical equipment. [24] However, advancements in treatment have led to notable declines in chronic infections and deaths from the virus.

3. Hepatitis C virus - Wikipedia

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   The hepatitis C virus (HCV) [3] is a small ... Given the reduction in the rate of spread once screening for HCV in blood products was implemented in the 1990s, it ...

4. List of people with hepatitis C - Wikipedia

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   Although HCV was not discovered until April 1989, [3] an estimated 170 million people worldwide are infected by hepatitis C. [4] As of April 2014, 130—150 million globally suffer from chronic hepatitis C infection; a significant number develop cirrhosis of the liver or liver cancer. Each year, 350,000 to 500,000 people die from hepatitis C ...

5. HCV in children and pregnancy - Wikipedia

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   Guidelines for the investigation of babies born to hepatitis C positive mothers have been published. [8] In children born to hepatitis C virus antibody positive but hepatitis C virus RNA negative mothers, the alanine aminotransferase and hepatitis C virus antibodies should be investigated at 18-24 months of life. If both the alanine ...

6. Hepatitis C and HIV coinfection - Wikipedia

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   Human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and hepatitis C virus (HCV) co-infection is a multi-faceted, chronic condition that significantly impacts public health.According to the World Health Organization (WHO), 2 to 15% of those infected with HIV are also affected by HCV, increasing their risk of morbidity and mortality due to accelerated liver disease.

7. HCV genotypes - Wikipedia

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   It is caused by the Hepatitis C virus, a small, enveloped RNA virus. The transmission of hepatitis C is through the contact with the blood of the infected person, for example by sharing the needles or by using non-sterile medical equipment. [2] HCV is transmitted globally because of the high infection rate and is also associated with a high ...