Hepatitis C

**Definition:** 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.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.221.250.750 - C01.925.440.440 - C01.925.782.350.350 - C06.552.380.705.440

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