Hepatitis C. An update

Authors

• Michael C. Safioleas, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Athens, PO Box Filothei 15237, Athens, Greece. Tel. +30 6937051824. Fax. +30 (210) 5534193. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr
• Christina P. Manti, Department of Surgery, Medical School, University of Athens, PO Box Filothei 15237, Athens, Greece. Tel. +30 6937051824. Fax. +30 (210) 5534193. E-mail: diabahmad1{at}yahoo.gr

Abstract

Hepatitis C is a long-term viral infection affecting the liver caused by the hepatitis C virus HCV. Hepatitis C can be silent for years before symptoms appear, and liver damage occurs. The hepatitis C virus is extremely infectious, which means that only a tiny amount of HCV can cause illness. Hepatitis C is a major public health problem worldwide with far-reaching implications because of the chronicity of the infection that leads to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, and primary hepatocellular carcinoma.

Article Type

Review

First Page

1001

Last Page

1006

Recommended Citation

Safioleas, Michael C. and Manti, Christina P. (2007) "Hepatitis C. An update," Saudi Medical Journal: Vol. 28: Iss. 7, Article 1.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15537/1658-3175.3965