Now that all donated blood is screened for HCV, the risk of getting it from a transfusion is much lower. There is some evidence that HCV might also be spread by having sex, and from mother to newborn during delivery. HCV is not spread through sneezing, coughing, or sharing food, drinks, forks or spoons. In the United States, there are about 150,000 - 170,000 new cases of HCV per year. It can be.
Some people get a mild case and recover fully.
Even when they are not sick, people with chronic hepatitis C can spread the virus to other people. Some people are helped by a drug called Interferon. If you have chronic hepatitis C, ask your doctor about this treatment. People with HCV should avoid alcohol and certain medicines because these can increase the damage to the liver. The best way to prevent hepatitis C is to avoid contact with blood and other body fluids.