Hepatitis C is a viral infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV) that can lead to severe liver damage. Hepatitis C virus can cause acute and chronic hepatitis and it spreads through an infected person's blood or body fluids. Acute hepatitis is a short-term infection that occurs within six months after a person is exposed to the virus.
Prevention is better than cure: No vaccine is available for hepatitis C. Avoiding contact with infected blood is the only way to prevent infection. You can reduce your risk of getting this disease by not sharing personal items and drug-injecting equipment. Practising safe sex by using condoms, wearing gloves while handling another person's blood.
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