What are the chances of persons with HCV infection developing long term infection, chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer, or dying as a result of hepatitis C?
Of every 100 persons infected with HCV about: • 75 to 85 persons may develop long-term infection • 70 persons may develop chronic liver disease • 15 persons may develop cirrhosis over a period of 20 to 30 years • Less than 3% of persons may die from the consequences of long term infection (liver cancer or cirrhosis) • Hepatitis C is a leading indication for liver transplants.
Of every 100 persons infected with HCV about: 85 persons may develop long-term infection 70 persons may develop chronic liver disease 15 persons may develop cirrhosis over a period of 20 to 30 years 5 persons may die from the consequences of long term infection (liver cancer or cirrhosis) CO-INFECTION- If a person has HIV and HCV, this may accelerate the progression of HCV. One small study suggests HCV may progress the same as if a person had HCV without HIV if they are receiving successful HIV therapy with HAART.
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