Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Understanding the Cause
The name of the pathogen that causes hepatitis C is the hepatitis C virus (HCV). HCV is a small, enveloped, single-stranded RNA virus. It is the most common cause of chronic liver disease worldwide, and can lead to liver cirrhosis, liver failure, and hepatocellular carcinoma.Hepatitis - Related Articles
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