Liver and Hepatitis

Viral Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver inflammation and damage. Inflammation is swelling that happens when tissues of the body become harmed or contaminated. Inflammation can harm organs. Infections attack ordinary cells in your body. Numerous viruses cause infections that can be spread from individual to individual. The hepatitis C infection spreads through contact with a contaminated individual's blood. Hepatitis C can cause a acute or chronic infection. Although no vaccine for hepatitis C is available, you can take steps to protect yourself from hepatitis C. If you have hepatitis C, talk with your doctor about treatment. Medicines can cure most cases of hepatitis C