Hepatitis C symptoms, how to test at how and treatment for 'silent killer' virus

dailyrecord.co.uk:

Hepatitis C affects more than 150 million people across the world but many are unaware they have the highly infectious virus.

The blood-borne virus is curable but has previously been dubbed a 'silent killer' as it can go unnoticed for decades with no symptoms appearing until damage has been done.

The illness can cause live disease, resulting in warning signs such as fatigue and difficulty concentrating. Hepatitis C is also linked to cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, musculoskeletal pain as well as mental health issues.

Around 118,000 people across the UK suffered with chronic hepatitis C in 2019, according to health figures, with the illness potentially becoming a life long health issue if left untreated.