Infection with hepatitis C virus as a cause of nervous system disorders

Authors

  • Krystian Ślusarz Medical University of Silesia
  • Patrycja Łanowy Medical University of Silesia
  • Weronika Pyka Medical University of Silesia
  • Bartosz Bijak Medical University of Silesia
  • Miłosz Bichalski Medical University of Silesia
  • Jakub Dzindzio Medical University of Silesia
  • Jerzy Jaroszewicz Medical University of Silesia

Keywords

hepatitis C virus, HCV, neurocognitive disorders, nervous system disorders

Abstract

Hepatitis C is a disease caused by hepatitis C virus (HCV), which prevalence may reach over 5% in some countries. Untreated infection may lead to death due to cirrhosis or hepatocellular carcinoma. Almost 80% of infected patients occurs as asymptomatic. Symptoms of hepatitis C may include jaundice, nausea, vomiting, fever or muscle and joint pains. Even half of the patients experience nervous system disorders, due to the affinity of some types of HCV to nerve cells. It is also estimated that up to 30% of patients with chronic hepatitis C will develop cirrhosis within 25-30 years. Currently, the vast majority of infected patients can be cured thanks to the introduction of direct-acting antivirals (DAAs).

Author Biography

Krystian Ślusarz, Medical University of Silesia

Department of Infectious Diseases and Hepatology, Medical University of Silesia, Bytom, Poland

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Published

2019-06-10

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ŚLUSARZ, Krystian, ŁANOWY, Patrycja, PYKA, Weronika, BIJAK, Bartosz, BICHALSKI, Miłosz, DZINDZIO, Jakub and JAROSZEWICZ, Jerzy. Infection with hepatitis C virus as a cause of nervous system disorders. Journal of Education, Health and Sport. Online. 10 June 2019. Vol. 9, no. 6, pp. 230-240. [Accessed 24 November 2024].

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Vol. 9 No. 6 (2019)

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Review Articles

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