What are the signs and symptoms of HCV? Most of the people newly infected with Hepatitis C do not show any symptoms. Most common symptoms if present include:
- Fever
- Fatigue
- Jaundice (yellowing of the skin and/or eyes)
- Nausea and Vomiting
- Abdominal pain
- Dark urine
- Clay-colored bowel movements
- Loss of appetite
What is the difference between Acute and Chronic Hepatitis C?
If a person was infected with Hepatitis C for the first time it is called acute hepatitis. Usually acute hepatitis lasts for 6weeks or less. Approximately 15-25% of patients infected will clear the infection without treatment. The majority of Chronic HCV infections occur in adults who were infected with HCV. About 75-85% of patients will continue to have chronic (long-term) infection.
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