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Hepatitis C antibodies

Hepatitis C

Transmission

Parenteral, nosocomial, sexual.

Clinical Signs

Asymptomatic in 90% of cases.

Cure

95% of cases (adults).

Complications

Cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma.

Development of chronic form

Yes (80% of adult cases).

Prevention

Hygiene, no vaccination.

Main Marker

Anti HCV Ab, HCV Ag, HCV RNA.

 

Hepatitis C antibodies workflow

 

Hepatitis C antibodies phases diagram