Hepatitis C virus infection can cause acute and chronic hepatitis C, which are both characterized by inflammation of the liver. In this Primer, Manns et al. describe the latest developments ... Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Learn how it's spread, how to recognize the signs, and how to get tested and treated. DSpace - World Health Organization ... DSpace Hepatitis C Hepatitis C is a liver disease caused by the HCV virus. You can get the virus through contact with infected blood. You might not have symptoms, but screening tests can detect the infection. New medications can cure it. But without treatment, it can cause chronic liver disease and lead to cirrhosis, liver failure or liver cancer.
