Hepatitis C is a viral infection of the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and spread through blood-to-blood exposure. The majority of people exposed to HCV develop chronic infection, which can cause cirrhosis resulting in liver failure, liver cancer, or even the need for liver transplantation. It has no vaccine to prevent infection.
Why Hepatitis C Treatment Matters: Improving Patient Outcomes Beyond Liver Health
Hepatitis C continues to be a significant public health concern with effects that reach beyond liver function. As a physician, you’re likely familiar with the chronic health challenges that accompany hepatitis C, especially in patients with multiple comorbidities.
More Than a Cure, a Path to Improvement: Hepatitis C Treatment
Hepatitis C infection, an infection of the liver by the hepatitis C virus, is a major global health concern, affecting millions. Although the liver itself does not have pain receptors, the inflammation due to hepatitis C infection can affect the rest of the body, leading to fatigue, flu-like symptoms, and bones, joints, and muscle aches.