Biology : Viruses
Classification: Group IV virus
Commonly known as HCV.
Pathogenesis
Although the virus does interfere with the functioning of infected hepatocytes, most of the damage is caused by the immune system itself.- Chronic asymptomatic HCV infection
- Viral hepatitis
- Chronic viral hepatitis
- Hepatocellular carcinoma
Routes of transmission
- Tattooing with contaminated equipment
- Recreational drug use with contaminated equipment
- Infusion of contaminated blood
- Treatment with contaminated medical devices
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