Simple Definition: Hep C comes from the Hep C Virus. You get the Hep C Virus from infected blood. Millions have it and most don’t know it. Treatment works half the time for some and barely for everyone else. Blacks and Hispanics are more affected than everyone else. Leaders and studies from these cultures on a ground level are rare so any change is slow in comin’
Complicated Definition: A disease caused by the Hepatitis C Virus, which specifically attacks functions of the liver, this is a strain of Hepatitis that does not have a cure or vaccine.
Hepatitis C is contracted from infected blood and blood products that are transferred to the bodily fluid of the uninfected victim. Current “blood bridges” such as a razor, toothbrush, nail files, incorrectly or not sterilized piercing or tattoo tool or the draw from a reused ink cartridge, unclean or not sterilized syringe or the draw from a reused vial are also included infection vessels.
Approximately 5 million people in the United States are known to carry the virus more than half do not realize they are infected due to the fact 80% of victims show no sign or symptom until liver functions are disrupted.
Treatment exists and is successful approximately 50% of the time for Caucasian, genotype-one patients. People of African, Hispanic, Latino and Mexican decent respond to treatment approximately 30% of the time. Same affected cultures are also highly afflicted perhaps due to lack of active advocacy from cultural leaders along with sparse study participation.
Complicated Definition: A disease caused by the Hepatitis C Virus, which specifically attacks functions of the liver, this is a strain of Hepatitis that does not have a cure or vaccine.
Hepatitis C is contracted from infected blood and blood products that are transferred to the bodily fluid of the uninfected victim. Current “blood bridges” such as a razor, toothbrush, nail files, incorrectly or not sterilized piercing or tattoo tool or the draw from a reused ink cartridge, unclean or not sterilized syringe or the draw from a reused vial are also included infection vessels.
Approximately 5 million people in the United States are known to carry the virus more than half do not realize they are infected due to the fact 80% of victims show no sign or symptom until liver functions are disrupted.
Treatment exists and is successful approximately 50% of the time for Caucasian, genotype-one patients. People of African, Hispanic, Latino and Mexican decent respond to treatment approximately 30% of the time. Same affected cultures are also highly afflicted perhaps due to lack of active advocacy from cultural leaders along with sparse study participation.
by Make A Difference. July 11, 2008
A person who has, or is likely to have, a large collection of Sexually Transmitted Diseases is said to be host to the 'hepatitis alphabet'.
by JRolph April 24, 2009
The ultimate STD. Usually transmitted through intoxicated sexual acts with the dirtiest girls/guys at a party.
by Robby/God March 28, 2006
An extention of the hepatitis series brought to you by Aids™. It includes symptoms such as an increase in tolerance regarding dead baby jokes and as well as a delayed fade of hair highlights.
by I love your pasta too January 13, 2020
(Hepatitis Goat Fucker) A rare but highly contagious form of hepatitis that is only believed in by dumbasses who think Heptatitis Goat Fucker is a real disease (Named after a patient zero who fucks goats), spread by word of mouth to other goat fuckers.
I thought she has herpes, but turns out she has Hepatitis GF instead. Thank god I dodged that bullet!
by legly lad April 2, 2019
by Dylando April 15, 2009
An especially rare and deadly variation of hepatitis not yet known to man. It is currently developing in an underground abandoned nuclear lab. When it is released upon the world its toll will be deadly. Symptoms will include extreme pain, followed by an inevitable case of death, accompanied by soul death after physical death.
Juan: Man if I ever get Hepatitis X I think I'll kill myself...
John: Umm...if you get Hepatitis X you will already be dead.
Juan: Then I'll kill myself when I go to heaven/hell.
John: Umm...your soul will die too.
Juan: ...Damnit.
John: Umm...if you get Hepatitis X you will already be dead.
Juan: Then I'll kill myself when I go to heaven/hell.
John: Umm...your soul will die too.
Juan: ...Damnit.
by FuctButSects October 18, 2010