Do I need a Liver Biopsy for Hep C?

Currently, liver biopsies are not considered mandatory for HCV patients. However, it provides some good information such as determining the level of fibrosis/histological changes to predict prognosis and to guide choice of treatments. It is useful in patients whose diagnosis is uncertain, are immunocompromised, or when other co-infections are suspected. The decision of whether or [...]

What are the complications of Hepatitis C?

CDC data shows that for every 100 persons infected with HCV:

55-85% might develop chronic infection (i.e. they do not clear the virus)
70% might develop liver disease
5-20% might develop cirrhosis over 5-20 years; liver cirrhosis in turn can cause esophageal varices, higher rates of infection etc.