1 on/under pain of death idiom. 2  a pain in the arse/backside idiom. 3  a pain in the ass/butt, at a pain in the arse/backside idiom.  a pain (in the neck) idiom.
In addition to the differences in replication method, transmission risk is higher with Hep B as it can be sexually transmitted, whereas generally not with Hep C. The large majority of adult patients exposed to Hep B clear it, whereas with Hep C adults who are exposed and clear are the minority.
Hepatitis C: Introduction. Hepatitis C is a form of hepatitis, a group of serious diseases that cause inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis C is an infectious form of hepatitis that is caused by the hepatitis C virus. Hepatitis C is one of the most common forms of hepatitis. The liver is a vital organ, and normal functioning of the liver is crucial to health and life.