While liver disease in hepatitis C patients is thought to be caused by the immune system's attack on the cells in the infected organ, University of Alberta researchers report finding
University of Alberta researchers have cleared a long-standing misconception about the deadly Hepatitis C virus. They say that the virus is responsible for the annihilation of liver cells, and not the immune system which attacks the cells in the infected organ as previously believed.
Michael Joyce, who led the study, has revealed that his team transplanted human liver cells into mice, which lack an adaptive immune system.
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Each year, the 16th of July is dedicated to the cause of Hepatitis, to spread awareness about prevention of the disease.
Each year, the 16th of July is dedicated to the cause of Hepatitis, to spread awareness about prevention of the disease.
He and his colleagues found the virus damaging liver cells itself, and thereby causing them to die.
The researchers also found that hepatitis C causes inflammation, which is the second step in liver disease.
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Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
His study has been reported in the journal PLoS Pathogens.
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Hepatitis A - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.
Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.
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Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is generally transmitted through infected blood and other body fluids.
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is generally transmitted through infected blood and other body fluids.
