Hepatitis C is an infectious disease affecting primarily the liver, caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). In this infection scarring of liver starts in the initial stage leads ultimately to cirrhosis.It is spread by blood-to-blood contact associated with intravenous drug use, poorly sterilized medical equipment, and transfusions.Hepatitis C virus infection can last a lifetime and lead to serious liver problems, including cirrhosis (scarring of the liver) or liver cancer.
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