What is Hepatitia-C?
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver. Hepatitis C is a specific type of hepatitis caused by the Hepatitis C virus, and is usually transmitted by blood products, but rarely from sexual activity (unlike Hepatitis B). Hepatitis C can cause an acute infection or a chronic (persistent) one.

Symptoms
First phase (lasts 2- 3 weeks):
Fatigue, Not "feeling well", Loss of appetite, Nasal discharge, Sore throat, Skin rashes, Joint pain, Fever or chills, Nausea/vomiting, Abdominal pain, Diarrhea or constipation

Second phase (occurs 5-10 days after first phase):
Possible yellow skin or eyes, Usually other symptoms improve

Third (convalescent) phase:
Continued steady improvement
Chronic persistent hepatitis:
May have none, Fatigue, Loss of appetite

Chronic active hepatitis:
May have none, Fatigue, Yellow skin or eyes may be present

Risk Factors
Homosexuals
Intravenous drug abusers
Medical professionals
Hemodialysis workers