Seattle, WA -- Researchers open the way for improved study of hepatitis C virus by devising a novel virus culture system that allows replication of patient-isolated virus in nontransformed hepatocytes ...

Philadelphia, PA—Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania have demonstrated that morphine withdrawal complicates hepatitis C by suppressing IFN-alpha-mediated immunity and enhancing virus ...

Mobile telemedicine delivery significantly enhanced HCV treatment initiation for underserved rural populations.

Chronic infection with hepatitis C virus (HCV) may lead to liver failure and hepatocellular carcinoma. Current treatment for HCV includes high systemic doses of interferonα (IFNα), which is effective ...

Less than 15% of patients with HCV infection have a spontaneous cure. Normalization of serum aminotransferases and disappearance of anti-HCV antibodies do not indicate clearance of the infection. In a ...

Hepatitis C is a tiny virus with a significant impact. It's a small RNA virus that spreads through the blood and infects the liver. Even though today's medicines can cure it, hepatitis C remains a ...

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . HCV testing provides valuable information that aids in disease prevention and in the initiation of care.

Please provide your email address to receive an email when new articles are posted on . Measurements taken for HCV cure at 4 weeks produced identical results for people who inject drugs as those taken ...

Your doctor may suggest your child get blood tests to diagnose hepatitis C. They're the same tests used in adults, but they're only done in kids over the age of 2: HCV-RNA testor qualitative HCV test.

Significant treatment gaps persist for pregnant individuals with HCV, leading to missed therapeutic opportunities and vertical transmission risks.

New guidelines from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) outline a "test and treat" strategy for healthcare personnel (HCP) with potential occupational exposure to hepatitis C virus ...