Why does Hepatitis C affect the liver?

Without antiviral treatment, HCV-related inflammation of the liver persists, causing scarring of the liver called fibrosis. Eventually, areas of scarring ... The damage that HCV causes starts when the virus enters the cells of the liver (hepatocytes). When a virus enters the ... How does fibrosis form in HCV? read more

So the answer WHY hepatitis C virus causes liver disease depends both on HCV ligands and liver cell receptors. There are many of both kind known. The HCV receptor are present mainly on the liver cells so this is the reason why hepatitis C affects mostly liver. read more

Chronic hepatitis C affects the liver and how well it works. In early hepatitis, the liver first becomes inflamed or swollen. The virus is damaging your liver cells which alerts your immune system to send in several of it's defenses. read more

Dangerous outcomes like severe liver damage, liver cancer, and liver failure can also occur. A blood test can measure HCV antibodies in your bloodstream. If you have antibodies it means you’ve been exposed to the virus. read more