Gastroenterology: 60-80% of acute infection becomes chronic. Most is asymptomatic ( 70%) 30% of chronic infection normalizes and 70% stays chronic. 30% goes on to cirrhosis in 30years and 2% of that goes on to HCC.

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60-80% of acute infection becomes chronic. Most is asymptomatic ( 70%)   30% of chronic infection normalizes and 70% stays chronic. 30% goes on to cirrhosis in 30years and 2% of that goes on to HCC.

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What is the natural hx of HCV infection?

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60-80% of acute infection becomes chronic. Most is asymptomatic ( 70%) 30% of chronic infection normalizes and 70% stays chronic. 30% goes on to cirrhosis in 30years and 2% of that goes on to HCC.

What is the natural hx of HCV infection?

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