HCV is one of the leading infections leading to chronic hepatitis. Up to half of those with chronic disease will go on to develop liver failure and need a transplant. Almost half of 3,922 liver transplants in 1995 were performed on patients with hepatitis C. 8000-10,000 people die in the U.S. each year because of hepatitis C related cirrhosis or HCV related liver cancer. The risk of HCV infection is increased in organ transplant recipients and in AIDS patients. Hepatitis D Virus Infection Hepatitis D virus infection only occurs in the presence of hepatitis B infection.
HDV infection is transmitted by blood and blood products.
Hepatitis E Virus Infection HEV is transmitted through water or food. HEV can also be spread from person to person. HEV epidemics are most often associated with contaminated drinking water. National Center for Infectious Diseases Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Atlanta, Georgia 30333. The text presented on these pages is for your information only.