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Hepatitis C virus

Hep C
When to seek urgent care: Seek testing if exposed; usually treatable

Key facts

Family
Flaviviridae
Type
RNA virus
Severity
Variable
Incubation
14-180 days
Vaccine
None
Est. cases tracked
1,028

Symptoms

Often asymptomaticFatigueJaundice (late)

Transmission

Blood

Prevention

Avoid sharing needlesBlood screening

Treatment

Direct-acting antivirals (curative)

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