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Hepatitis C
An infection caused by a virus that attacks the liver and leads to inflammation.
Overview
Hepatitis C is a viral infection that attacks the liver. The virus is spread by contact with contaminated blood, for example, from sharing needles or from unsterile tattoo equipment.
Symptoms
Most people have no symptoms, only learning they're infected years later when liver damage is discovered.
Treatments
Hepatitis C is treated with antiviral medications.