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1.Describe the cause and symptoms of the disease

2.Which populations are most susceptible to infection? How is the disease transmitted?

3.Is there a vaccine or treatment available for the disease?

4.Is the disease new or has it occurred in the past?

5.Does the disease present a significant problem for the human population globally, or is it localized?

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Running Head: HEPATITIS C

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Hepatitis C
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HEPATITIS C

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Hepatitis C

Causes and Symptoms of Hepatitis C

Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) infection has become an issue of concern worldwide. It is a
blood-borne virus that majorly infects cells and the liver. It has been referred to as a liver
disease, but it typically means inflammation of the liver. However, it affects some other parts of
the body such as; the brain, immune, lymphatic and digestive systems. The disease is an RNA
virus which mutates more than DNA virus. It, therefore, makes it more difficult for the body’s
immune system to locate and fight against it.

The disease manifests itself in two stages. The first one is an acute infection which occurs
immediately after the infection while the second is the chronic stage. The acute phase is mainly
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