Hepatitis C, Chronic

**Definition:** INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans that is caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS lasting six months or more. Chronic hepatitis C can lead to LIVER CIRRHOSIS.

**Tree numbers:** - C01.221.250.750.120 - C01.925.440.440.120 - C01.925.782.350.350.120 - C06.552.380.350.120 - C06.552.380.705.440.120 - C23.550.291.500.477.750

**Synonyms:** - Chronic Hepatitis C