Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. It can be mild or serious. It can last just a few weeks or for a lifetime. Hepatitis C can cause both acute and chronic infections ...

The progression from initial hepatitis C infection to end-stage liver disease represents a complex interplay of viral destruction, immune system dysfunction, and failed regeneration.

Vaccinations are another tool to slow disease. People with cirrhosis should be vaccinated against hepatitis A and B, as these ...

End stage hepatitis C occurs when the infection has progressed to such a degree that it has damaged the liver irreversibly. Symptoms at this stage may include jaundice and abdominal swelling ...

In the early stages of hepatitis C, your liver still has enough cells to do its many jobs. But with time, more cells die, and pressure builds up in the vein leaving the liver.

Introduction. The role of the liver biopsy in chronic hepatitis C would seem, at first look, to be unquestioned. After all, a liver biopsy provides much information in a small package.

Hawai‘i Island Community Health Center has made a stunning medical breakthrough, achieving a 71% cure rate for Hepatitis C — ...