| Abstract:
Nowadays viral hepatitis is one of the most
common and important causes of chronic
liver disorders in the world.
Extrahepatic manifestations of viral
hepatitis consist a main part of the disease.
The main viruses causing hepatitis include
Hepatitis A, B, and C viruses.
Herein common skin manifestations in
hepatitis C virus (HCV) is discussed. Chronic
hepatitis causes skin disorders both directly
and indirectly. HCV is a RNA virus and is
considered as one of the most important
causes of acute and chronic hepatitis. HCV is
mainly transmitted through blood transfusion
or using shared infected needles.
People who inject narcotics, cocaine users
and health personnels are at risk more than
others.
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