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Prognosis of Hepatitis C


The prognosis of Hepatitis C varies from case to case. Some individuals may never experience any complications due to the disease, while some with chronic hepatitis C may develop cirrhosis. Those who develop cirrhosis may suffer from liver failure. In such cases, a liver transplant may be the only treatment available. In other cases, the cirrhosis and inflammation of the liver due to chronic infection may contribute to liver cancer. In a small number of cases, people with hepatitis C may experience complications outside of the liver. The disease may affect the joints, muscles, skin, kidneys, connective tissues, blood or bone marrow. 
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