Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infects an estimated 50 million people worldwide, according to the World Health Organization, and remains a leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer. While antiviral drugs ...

Seattle, WA -- Researchers open the way for improved study of hepatitis C virus by devising a novel virus culture system that allows replication of patient-isolated virus in nontransformed hepatocytes ...

Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus, called HCV. Most often, it spreads when you come in contact with blood from an infected person. Hepatitis C can cause serious problems ...

Researchers have provided new insights into the lasting effects of chronic Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection on the immune system, even after the disease has been successfully treated. The research ...

Not Just an Epidemic of Painkillers: An Epidemic of Pain Chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection increases the risk for several types of cancer, including hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) and B-cell ...

The connection between Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and certain cancers has been studied previously, with findings showing that HCV infection causes hepatocellular carcinoma, a type of liver cancer, and ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

Hepatitis is a condition that occurs when your liver becomes inflamed. There are several things that can cause hepatitis, including viral infections, autoimmune conditions, and heavy alcohol use. Many ...

A case of a 45-year-old construction worker with a history of intravenous drug use, homelessness, and occasional alcohol and tobacco use.

Hepatitis C is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to severe health issues. Epclusa was approved to treat chronic hepatitis C by the ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Chronic HCV infection was associated with a 1.8-fold increased risk for pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma.