Infections: News and Research on Hepatitis C, Chronic

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Washington expands hepatitis C testing, cutting per-patient costs by more than 45%

It took less than 22 years after the discovery of the hepatitis C virus (HCV) for a fast-acting, highly effective treatment to become available. Modern drugs are more than 95% effective at curing hepatitis C infection, yet ...

Apr 20, 2026

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Hepatitis C leaves 'scars' in immune cells even after successful treatment

Chronic hepatitis C, caused by the hepatitis C virus, can lead to severe complications such as liver cirrhosis and liver cancer. The advent of highly effective direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) has resulted in high cure rates ...

Jul 9, 2024

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