Hepatitis C Quiz

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Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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People with these symptoms also use Ubie's symptom checker to find possible causes

  • The skin is itchy and has scratches

  • Skin itching that worsens at night

  • Itch is mild

  • Itching

  • Scratching the skin

  • Nighttime itch is worse

  • Persistent, mild itch

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Learn more about Hepatitis C

Content updated on Sep 20, 2022

What is hepatitis C?

Hepatitis C is a serious liver inflammation caused by hepatitis C virus infection. It spreads from person to person through contact with blood, sharing needles, infected needles while tattooing, blood transfusions, and so on.

Symptoms of hepatitis C

  • Skin Itching

  • Problems with liver function on the latest blood test

  • Easily fatigued

  • Right upper abdominal pain

Questions your doctor may ask to check for hepatitis C

Your doctor may ask these questions to diagnose hepatitis C

  • Do you have itchy skin?

  • Have you been diagnosed with liver abnormalities on the most recent blood test?

  • Do you get tired easily?

  • Do you have pain in the upper right area of your abdomen (stomach)?

Treatment for hepatitis C

Hepatitis C can be treated with antiviral medication and by avoiding alcohol. In cases of significant liver damage, a liver transplant may be required. There is no vaccine available against Hepatitis C.

View the symptoms of Hepatitis C

  • Itchy skin

References

  • Zeisel MB, Felmlee DJ, Baumert TF. Hepatitis C virus entry. Curr Top Microbiol Immunol. 2013;369:87-112. doi: 10.1007/978-3-642-27340-7_4. PMID: 23463198.

    https://link.springer.com/chapter/10.1007/978-3-642-27340-7_4

  • Pol S, Lagaye S. The remarkable history of the hepatitis C virus. Genes Immun. 2019 May;20(5):436-446. doi: 10.1038/s41435-019-0066-z. Epub 2019 Apr 25. PMID: 31019253.

    https://www.nature.com/articles/s41435-019-0066-z

  • González-Grande R, Jiménez-Pérez M, González Arjona C, Mostazo Torres J. New approaches in the treatment of hepatitis C. World J Gastroenterol. 2016 Jan 28;22(4):1421-32. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v22.i4.1421. PMID: 26819511; PMCID: PMC4721977.

    https://www.wjgnet.com/1007-9327/full/v22/i4/1421.htm

  • Martinez MA, Franco S. Therapy Implications of Hepatitis C Virus Genetic Diversity. Viruses. 2020 Dec 29;13(1):41. doi: 10.3390/v13010041. PMID: 33383891; PMCID: PMC7824680.

    https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/13/1/41

  • Chan ST, Ou JJ. Hepatitis C Virus-Induced Autophagy and Host Innate Immune Response. Viruses. 2017 Aug 12;9(8):224. doi: 10.3390/v9080224. PMID: 28805674; PMCID: PMC5580481.

    https://www.mdpi.com/1999-4915/9/8/224

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Reviewed By:

Aiko Yoshioka

Aiko Yoshioka, MD (Gastroenterology)

Dr. Yoshioka graduated from the Niigata University School of Medicine. He worked as a gastroenterologist at Saiseikai Niigata Hospital and Niigata University Medical & Dental Hospital before serving as the Deputy Chief of Gastroenterology at Tsubame Rosai Hospital and Nagaoka Red Cross Hospital. Dr. Yoshioka joined Saitama Saiseikai Kawaguchi General Hospital as Chief of Gastroenterology in April 2018.

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