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What is hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C (hep C) is a liver disease caused by the hep C virus and can become a chronic (long-lasting) condition.

Your liver is important to your overall health.

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Hep C can damage your liver. The hep C virus can multiply up to a trillion times a day – even if you don't feel any symptoms.

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You need your liver...

  • to soak up nutrients from your blood
  • to remove toxins from your body

The longer hep C stays in your liver, the more the virus may be free to do damage.

Your liver is important to your overall health.

Hep C is caused by the hep C virus (HCV) Icon.

Hep C can damage your liver. The hep C virus can multiply up to a trillion times a day – even if you don't feel any symptoms.

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You need your liver...

  • to soak up nutrients from your blood
  • to remove toxins from your body

The longer hep C stays in your body, the more the virus may be free to do damage.

The hep C virus can multiply in the liver up to a trillion times a day.

Ready to learn more about hep C and how it can be cured*? Use this brochure.

A hep C infection can cause inflammation, which can lead to liver scarring – also known as cirrhosis. This can damage your liver's function.

25% of people living with hep C will develop cirrhosis within 10­ 20 years.

*Cure means the hepatitis C virus is not detectable in your blood months after treatment has ended.

Liver damage isn't the only risk that comes with having hep C.

Chronic hep C:

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is the most common reason for liver transplants in the United States

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can increase your risk of developing cardiovascular disease by 20%

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can put you at risk of developing liver cancer

Don't wait to cure* hep C.

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What are the
symptoms of hep C?

What to look for before
a diagnosis.

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