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Hepatitis C
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Definition:
of the in humans caused by , a single-stranded virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.
Synonym(s):
Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Transmitted /
Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis /
PT-NANBH /
Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis /
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