Hepatitis C

Alternate Name:

Test:

S.antiHCV (+), S,ALT (H), LET (AB)

Sign:

Jaundice

Dd:

See Hepatitis A

Phys:

Previously known as Non-A, Non-B hepatitis. Par-enteral, but not sexual, transmission.Incubation period 2-16 weeks. Fulminant form uncommon, 50% develop chronic infection, 20% develop cir­rhosis. Probable increase in risk of malignancy. No vaccine available