Signs and symptoms The signs and symptoms ofacuteviralhepatitis result from damage to the liver and are similar regardless of thehepatitis virus responsible. Patients may experience a flulikeillness, with sympt
Harris, H. E.; Ramsay, M. E. B.; Eldridge, K. P., 2000: Signs and symptoms of liver disease after 10 years of infection with hepatitis C virus Data from a national cohort of patients who acquired their infections on a known date...
Unprotected sex with someone who has hepatitis C, sex with more than one partner, or you are a man who has sex with men Rarely, a blood, organ, or tissue transplant from an infected donor, or long-term kidney dialysis What are the signs and symptoms of hepatitis C?
Chronic Hepatitis C may cause signs and symptoms which manifest in other organs beside the liver as the result of the immune system’s effort to fight off the Hepatitis C infection. In some cases of Hepatitis C, the kidneys can be damaged because of a condition known ascryoglobulinemia. ...
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Since liver damage can occur before there are any overt signs and symptoms, routine screenings for hepatitis B and C are recommended for people who have a high risk of coming in contact with the viruses. Regular testing is recommended for injection-drug users, men who have sex with other me...
Sharing infected personal items (e.g., razors, toothbrushes) and other household items that may have blood on them What are the Symptoms? Patients with chronic HCV infection generally experience no signs or symptoms during early stages of infection. When symptoms do occur, they are generally mild...
Signs and symptoms After being exposed to the virus, it takes around 2 to 7 weeks to develop signs and symptoms of Hepatitis A. Symptoms usually last for about 2 months but may last longer in some cases. Symptoms and signs that you may suffer from are: ...
Long-term infection with the hepatitis C virus is known as chronic hepatitis C. Chronic hepatitis C is usually a "silent" infection for many years, until the virus damages the liver enough to cause the signs and symptoms of liver disease. Signs and symptoms include: bleeding easily, bruising...
Signs and symptoms Autoimmune hepatitis may present as acute or chronic hepatitis or as well-established cirrhosis. Occasionally, it may present as acute liver failure. Approximately one third of patients present with symptoms of acute hepatitis marked by fever, hepatic tenderness, and jaundice. Some...