The World Health Organization (WHO) has issued its first guidance for the treatment of hepatitis C, a chronic infection that affects an estimated 130 million to 150 million people and results in ...

Hepatitis C (hep C) is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV). If you’ve recently received a hepatitis C diagnosis, there are several ways you can contribute to the success of ...

The viral illness kills more people in the city than HIV, but antiviral medications may be helping cut its transmission.

You can contract the hepatitis C virus again even after you’ve received treatment for hepatitis C that cured it or your body cleared the virus on its own. Chronic hepatitis C infection can ...

Also, a person who has persistent fevers, severe coughing and trouble catching their breath may need additional medical treatment to help stabilize them. They may also not have a virus — or ...

Infection spikes also are being seen in Europe and other parts of the world. An infectious disease expert at Baylor College of Medicine explains how to protect yourself from the virus and, if you get ...

This virus is highly contagious and can be passed ... There’s no specific treatment once symptoms onset and you’ll have to just ride it out until they subside. Use these strategies to prevent ...