Tag: HCV

  • Chance discovery of hepatitis C

    Chance discovery of hepatitis C

    Hepatitis C is a relatively common disease. An estimated 3% of the world population has a chronic infection with the hepatitis C virus (HCV) and HCV accounts for about 20% of cases of acute hepatitis and 70% of cases of hepatitis chronic. Chronic hepatitis C is a major cause of cirrhosis and primary liver cancer…