Viral Hepatitis and Liver Cancer
Channel: simpleshow foundation
Date: 2018-10-15

Hepatitis B and C infections cause hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) by replicating in hepatocytes. Inflammation, cell deathand proliferation result. Preventing infection from Hepatitis is important in decreasing the risk for liver cancer. This can be achieved through increasing hygiene standards and vaccination programs. 

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