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hepatitis c: your risk for cirrhosis

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many people who are infected with the hepatitis c virus will develop long-term (chronic) infection. some people who have chronic hepatitis c will go on to develop cirrhosis—severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of about 20 years or more.

certain factors may affect how quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop.

the way cirrhosis develops depends on:

  • how much liver damage you had when you were diagnosed.
  • how long you've had the infection.
  • your age when you were infected.
  • how much alcohol you drink.
  • your gender.
  • if you are obese and/or have diabetes.
  • if you have hiv or another immune system disorder.

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current as of: october 19, 2023

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