Hepatitisc

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Hepatitis C? Hepatitisc is a common misspelling of hepatitis C.

Hepatitis C is a viral illness that is transmitted through infected blood, which can happen by working in a dialysis unit or sharing needles for tattoos, body piercings, or drugs. It is a preventable disease and can often be treated with medications. While 80 percent of people infected with the hepatitis C virus have no symptoms, some people may experience a dull pain on their right side, fatigue, and loss of appetite.

(Click Hepatitis C for more information on how hepatitis C is spread, what you can do to help prevent this disease, and what treatment options are available. You can also click on the various links in the box to the right to access specific topics on hepatitis C.)