Hepatitis C

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Is a:

Disease or Syndrome

Definition:

INFLAMMATION of the liver in humans caused by hepatitis c virus, a single-stranded rna virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.

Synonyms:

Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Transmitted
Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis
Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis
PT-NANBH

Broader Topics:

Narrower Topics:

Hepatitis C, Chronic

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