Acute HCV Acute hepatitis C (First 6 months) Acute hepatitis C (First 6 months) 60-70% infected are asymptomatic 60-70% infected are asymptomatic 20-30% will clear the virus at this stage 20-30% will clear the virus at this stage Cleared from the body by the body s own natural defenses Cleared from the body by the body s own natural defenses Decreased appetite, fatigue, abdominal pain, jaundice, itching and flu-like symptoms.
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