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Will HCV negative liver become cirrhosis?

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Since Hepatitis C primarily affects the liver, a long-term damage may lead to a condition called Cirrohosis wherein the normal liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. This condition takes years to form when more and more cells die, putting pressure in the vein that leaves the liver. read more

HCV-positive patients should be evaluated (by referral or consultation, if appropriate) for presence of chronic liver disease, including assessment of liver function tests, evaluation for severity of liver disease and recommended HCV treatment, and determination of the need for hepatitis A and hepatitis B vaccination. read more