Croton-On-Hudson, New York Weather Report Â· Interactive Map Â· Extended Forecast Â· Hourly Forecast Â· Past Observations Â· Historic Averages Current Conditions - Â°F | Â°C
Hepatitis C Statistics. SHARE. RATEâââââ. Hepatitis C virus (HCV) infection is the most common bloodborne infection in the US. An estimated 4.1 million people in the US are infected with HCV (1.6% of the population), of whom 3.2 million have chronic infection.1,2 HCV infection can be asymptomatic, so it is possible to have HCV and not know it.
Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus.Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs.For some people, hepatitis C is a short-term illness but for 70%â85% of people who become infected with Hepatitis C, it becomes a long-term, chronic infection.epatitis C is a blood-borne virus. Today, most people become infected with the Hepatitis C virus by sharing needles or other equipment to inject drugs.