Jul 14, 2025 · There are five types of viral hepatitis, with HAV, HBV, and HCV the most common in the U.S. The other types are HDV and HEV. How do you get hepatitis C? Hepatitis C …

Sep 2, 2025 · Learn the basics about hepatitis C, including symptoms, spread, testing, and treatment.

Jun 8, 2024 · Scientists call the different types of hepatitis c “genotypes.” Each hepatitis C genotype has a different genetic makeup that helps define it. There are six basic genotypes. …

Nov 23, 2023 · This article looks at the different types of hepatitis C, how the genotypes differ, how to diagnose the type of hepatitis, treatments, and whether a person can have more than …

Jan 6, 2025 · Hepatitis C, like all viruses, has genetic material—its own unique set of instructions that helps it grow and spread. This genetic material varies slightly between different hep C...

Aug 22, 2025 · Hepatitis C is a viral infection that causes liver swelling, called inflammation. Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through …

Hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes refer to the genetic variations that occurs in the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is a contagious disease that primarily affects the liver, causing severe …

Aug 15, 2019 · The hepatitis C genotype is a type or "strain" of hepatitis C virus. There are 6 genotypes of hepatitis C around the world. In the United States, 3 genotypes are common: …

Aug 29, 2025 · Types Acute hepatitis C occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to HCV. Hepatitis C can be a short-term illness, but for most people, acute infection leads to …

In the United States (US), genotype 1 (and subtypes 1a and 1b) is the most common. About 75 percent of people in the US with HCV have genotype 1. Genotypes 2 and 3 are in the US, too. …