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Hepatitis C: An Emerging Threat to Public Health

2001, On-line publication, Federal Publication, English
Web link: http://www.hhs.gov/news/press/2001pres/01fshepatitisC.html

Description:

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is an emerging infectious disease of growing concern. HCV is one of five identified hepatitis viruses (A,B,C, D, and E) that together account for the majority of cases of viral hepatitis. First identified in 1988, this common viral infection is a leading cause of cirrhosis and liver cancer, and is now the leading reason for liver transplantation in the United States.

Availability information:

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Source:

Womenshealth.gov, OWH, HHS
8270 Willow Oaks Corporate Drive
Fairfax VA 22031

Phone number(s):

(800) 994-9662
(800) 994-9662

Related topics:

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• BLOOD TRANSFUSION
• CIRRHOSIS
• HEPATITIS
• INFECTIOUS DISEASES
• LIVER CANCER
• LIVER DISEASES AND DISORDERS

NWHIC record number P-3900