Pakistan has one of the highest rates of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection in the world, accounting for over ten percent of global HCV infections. A new modeling study led by the University of Bristol ...

Nov. 23 (UPI) --The hepatitis C drug telaprevir can block the function of essential proteins in bacteria, which may allow to it be repurposed to limit antibiotic resistance, according to a study ...

This article estimates the comprehensive value of direct-acting antivirals for the treatment of hepatitis C virus using a generalized cost-effectiveness analysis. Objectives: To estimate the ...

Hepatitis C is one of the most common viral infections in the United States. Without treatment, hepatitis C can lead to severe health issues. Epclusa was approved to treat chronic hepatitis C by the ...

Lichen planus is an inflammatory condition that can affect your skin and mucous membranes. Researchers do not yet know the exact cause, but hepatitis C may be one possible risk factor. Lichen planus ...

A person can have hepatitis C with no symptoms. Liver enzyme tests can help detect and diagnose a hepatitis C infection by showing liver damage and inflammation. Hepatitis C is a contagious liver ...

People of color experience higher rates of the hepatitis C virus compared with white people. This is due to factors like lack of access to treatment and exclusion from clinical trials. However, the ...