How Does Hepatitis C Become Chronic?

How Does Hepatitis C Become Chronic? (0:56)

Most of the time hepatitis C is chronic. In this video, family physician Sharecare Advisory Board member Daniel Spogen, MD, describes why hepatitis C becomes chronic and how long it can lie dormant before symptoms start.

Hepatitis C

My Story, My Diagnosis: Tom's Story

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How Many Types of Hepatitis Are There?

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When Do Symptoms of Hepatitis C Appear?

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My Story, My Diagnosis: William's Story

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What Is Hepatitis C (HCV)?

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What Should I Do If I Have Been Exposed to the Hepatitis C Virus?

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My Story, My Diagnosis: Hep C

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Why Might Someone Not Want to Be Treated for Hepatitis C?

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What Is the Prognosis for Patients With Hepatitis C?

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New Innovations in the Treatment of Hepatitis C

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Why Is the Successful Management of Hepatitis C so Challenging?

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Why Would a Doctor Not Treat a Hepatitis C Patient with Medication?

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What Factors Increase My Risk for Chronic Hepatitis C?

0:35

What Are the New Medications for Hep C?

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Is Acute Hepatitis C Life-Threatening?

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Why Should Baby Boomers Be Tested for Hepatitis C?

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What Are the Different Types of Hepatitis?

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Why Baby Boomers Should Get Tested for Hep C

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What Are Some Newer Treatments for Hep C?

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What Health Complications Are Associated with Hepatitis C?

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What Are the Main Causes of Hepatitis C in the Baby Boomers Generation?

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