HCV | German Center for Infection Research

Short description

The C virus (HCV) causes inflammation of the liver.

Synonyms

Hepatitis C virus

Detailed description

The RNA virus infects human liver cells. Due to its high mutation rate, a lot of genetic variations exist. The WHO estimates that one percent of the world population is chronically infected with HCV. Transmission is mainly via contaminated blood and can happen in hospitals or through drug use. HCV infection can lead to liver cell carcinoma.

May 2023

Clin Ter

Multidimensional Analysis of the Mother-to-child Transmission Risk Factors in Chronic Hepatitis B Virus Infection in Pregnant Women in Vietnam

Autoren

Ngoc Tram HT et al.

May 2023

J Hepatol

Comparison of HAV and HCV infections in vivo and in vitro reveals distinct patterns of innate immune evasion and activation

Autoren

Colasanti O et al.

Bridging Topic: Vaccines

Vaccines have a long history dating back to the 18th century. Since their discovery, they have been instrumental in combating diseases such as , polio or diphtheria and have saved millions of

Schematic representation of a liver (in brown-orange) surrounded by round virus particles and blood cells (in white-gray).

A promising investigational therapeutic monoclonal antibody to treat chronic hepatitis B and D infections

Affecting hundreds of millions of people, chronic hepatitis B is a widespread global health problem for which there is as yet no cure. In a preclinical study involving the German Center for Infection

Jul 2023

J Hepatol