Hepatitis C is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the Hepatitis C virus.. Acute Hepatitis C virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs.

Hepatitis C can be either acute or chronic. Acute Hepatitis C virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the Hepatitis C virus. For most people, acute infection leads to chronic infection. Chronic Hepatitis C is a serious disease than can result in long-term health problems, or even death.

There is no vaccine for Hepatitis C. The best way to prevent Hepatitis C is by avoiding behaviors that can spread the disease, especially injection drug use.

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