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What are hepatitis C symptoms and how does one get this?

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Still, about half of people with HCV don't know they're infected, mainly because they have no symptoms, which can take decades to appear. For that reason, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends a one-time screening blood test for everyone at increased risk of the infection. read more

Few patients can have non specific symptoms like fatigue, weight loss. Sometimes hep c can be associated with skin problems or diabetes. A small percentage of patients with chronic hepatitis C may progress to liver failure, if left untreated. Till few years back the treatment of hepatitis C was cumbersome, involving multiple injections . read more

Delayed symptoms. Some people may develop hepatitis C symptoms within two weeks of infection. Others might experience a longer delay before noticing symptoms. It could take from 6 months to 10 years or more before someone with the virus becomes aware of any symptoms. This is because it can take years for the virus to lead to liver damage. read more

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