Hepatitis C (Topical Term)

Number of records used in: 1

Preferred form: Hepatitis C

Used for/see from:

n: PT-NANBH
Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Transmitted
Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis
n: Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis

Notes

chronic = HEPATITIS C, CHRONIC

INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA 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.

92; was HEPATITIS, VIRAL, NON-A, NON-B 1980-91 (see under HEPATITIS, VIRAL, HUMAN 1980-90); HEPATITIS C was see HEPATITIS, VIRAL, NON-A, NON-B 1985-91

TR-AnTOB Op 28.04.2020