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Definition of HEPATITIS C. : a hepatitis caused by a flavivirus (species Hepatitis C virus of the genus Hepacivirus) that tends to persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by contact with infected blood (as by transfusion or by illicit intravenous drug use).ADVERTISEMENT. a hepatitis caused by a flavivirus (species Hepatitis C virus of the genus Hepacivirus) that tends to persist in the blood serum and is usually transmitted by contact with infected blood (as by transfusion or by illicit intravenous drug use). ADVERTISEMENT.
Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease caused by the hepatitis C virus (HCV), which can be passed from person to person.Hepatitis C has two distinct phases: acute (or short-term) and chronic (long-term).n about one quarter of the cases, acute hepatitis C often resolves in a few months, and without major symptoms or issues. However, if the disease becomes chronic, it can lead to liver damage, liver failure, or liver cancer. Read on to discover how the virus is transmitted and what you can do to protect yourself.