What is another word for hepatitis c?
Pronunciation: [hˌɛpɐtˈa͡ɪtɪs sˈiː] (IPA) 
Hepatitis C is a viral disease that affects the liver. It is commonly referred to as HCV, a shorthand abbreviation for the medical term 'hepatitis C virus.' Other synonyms used to describe hepatitis C include non-A non-B hepatitis, post-transfusion hepatitis, and serum hepatitis. These terms reflect early attempts to differentiate hepatitis C from other viral strains, particularly hepatitis A and B. Other names for the disease include community-acquired hepatitis and transfusion-associated hepatitis. Despite the use of varied synonyms, the symptoms and treatments for hepatitis C remain the same across all medical communities. It is a progressive condition that can lead to liver damage, cirrhosis, and liver cancer if left untreated.
