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Hepatitis C is formerly called non A non B hepatitis.
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What is the name of the pathogen that causes hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis C is caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis B virus belongs to the family Hepadnaviridae, and the genus Orthohepadnavirus. Hepatitis C virus belongs to the family Flaviviridae, and the genus Hepacivirus.
What is the scientific name of Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B virus, abbreviated HBV, is a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus, which is likewise a part of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. This virus causes the disease hepatitis B. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
Is hepatitis caused by a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is mainly caused by viruses, such as hepatitis A, B, and C. Bacterial infections can also lead to inflammation of the liver but are less common causes of hepatitis.
What is the virus causing hepatitis?
The hepatitis virus is actually named that particular virus for which it refers to. For example, the virus for hepatitis B is called the hepatitis B virus (HBV), and the virus for hepatitis C is called hepatitis C virus (HCV), and so on.
Is hepatitis a bacteria protist fungi or a virus?
Hepatitis A or B or C involves an infection of the liver caused by a virus.
Whats the common name for viral hepatitis?
Hepatitus A, B, or C
Are aids and hepatitis the most prevalent in us?
The most common blood borne illness in the United States is the Hepatitis C virus. About 3.2 million people are chronically infected.
What is Hep C Virus Ab test?
The Hep C Virus Ab test detects antibodies to the Hepatitis C virus in the blood. It is used to screen for past or current Hepatitis C infection. A positive result may indicate exposure to the virus, while further testing is needed to confirm active infection.
What does hepatitis c carrier mean?
Being a Hepatitis C carrier means that at some point, the person was infected with the virus and it stays in their body for life.
What type of pathogen causes hepatitis?
Hepatitis is caused by blood borne pathogens. The pathogens themselves conveniently share similar names to the type of hepatitis they cause: The pathogen that causes Hepatitus A is known as the Hepatitis A Virus (HAV), the pathogen that causes Hepatitus B is known as the Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and the pathogen that causes Hepatitus C is known as the Hepatitis C Virus (HCV).
What is the most common bloodborne infection in the US?
The most common blood borne illness in the United States is the Hepatitis C virus. About 3.2 million people are chronically infected.
Can hepatitis c be a result of a homoestatic imbalance?
No. Hep C is caused by a virus.
