hepatitis c

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Definition

Noun: 1. A form of viral hepatitis: Hepatitis C is a specific, serious liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). It is clinically similar to hepatitis B but is caused by a different virus. 2. A bloodborne disease: It is primarily transmitted through direct contact with infected human blood, often via means that bypass the body's natural barriers.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The patient was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis C after a routine blood screening.
    • New antiviral medications have revolutionized the treatment of hepatitis C.
    • Public health campaigns focus on preventing the transmission of hepatitis C.
Advanced Usage
  • "Hepatitis C virus (HCV)": This is the full name of the specific virus that causes the disease.
    • The hepatitis C virus has several distinct genotypes.
  • "Acute/Chronic hepatitis C": These terms describe the stage and duration of the infection. 'Acute' refers to the first six months, while 'Chronic' refers to a long-lasting infection.
    • Most people with acute hepatitis C develop a chronic infection.
Variants and Related Words
  • HCV: A common abbreviation for both the disease (Hepatitis C) and the virus (Hepatitis C Virus).
    • The test confirmed the presence of HCV antibodies.
  • Hepatitis: The general medical term for inflammation of the liver, which can have many causes (viruses, alcohol, toxins). Hepatitis C is one type.
    • There are several forms of viral hepatitis, including A, B, and C.
Synonyms
  • HCV infection: A more clinical synonym.
    • The study focused on patients with HCV infection.
Related Phrases
  • Hepatitis C transmission: Refers to how the virus is spread.
    • Needle sharing is a major route for hepatitis C transmission.
  • Hepatitis C screening: Refers to testing people for the infection.
    • Increased hepatitis C screening is recommended for certain at-risk groups.
Noun
  1. a viral hepatitis clinically indistinguishable from hepatitis B but caused by a single-stranded RNA virus; usually transmitted by parenteral means (as injection of an illicit drug or blood transfusion or exposure to blood or blood products)

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