"Hepatitis C" is a descriptor in the National Library of Medicine's controlled vocabulary thesaurus,
MeSH (Medical Subject Headings). Descriptors are arranged in a hierarchical structure,
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INFLAMMATION of the LIVER in humans caused by HEPATITIS C VIRUS, a single-stranded RNA virus. Its incubation period is 30-90 days. Hepatitis C is transmitted primarily by contaminated blood parenterally, and is often associated with transfusion and intravenous drug abuse. However, in a significant number of cases, the source of hepatitis C infection is unknown.
| Descriptor ID |
D006526
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| MeSH Number(s) |
C02.440.440 C02.782.350.350 C06.552.380.705.440
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| Concept/Terms |
Hepatitis C- Hepatitis C
- Parenterally-Transmitted Non-A, Non-B Hepatitis
- Parenterally Transmitted Non A, Non B Hepatitis
- PT-NANBH
- Hepatitis, Viral, Non-A, Non-B, Parenterally-Transmitted
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This graph shows the total number of publications written about "Hepatitis C" by people in this website by year, and whether "Hepatitis C" was a major or minor topic of these publications.
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| Year | Major Topic | Minor Topic | Total |
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| 1997 | 6 | 2 | 8 |
| 1998 | 4 | 0 | 4 |
| 1999 | 3 | 2 | 5 |
| 2000 | 3 | 0 | 3 |
| 2001 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2002 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2003 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2004 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2005 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2006 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2007 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
| 2008 | 2 | 1 | 3 |
| 2009 | 4 | 1 | 5 |
| 2010 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2011 | 6 | 1 | 7 |
| 2012 | 4 | 4 | 8 |
| 2013 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2014 | 7 | 1 | 8 |
| 2015 | 6 | 0 | 6 |
| 2016 | 1 | 0 | 1 |
| 2017 | 3 | 3 | 6 |
| 2018 | 9 | 1 | 10 |
| 2019 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2020 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| 2021 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2022 | 8 | 0 | 8 |
| 2023 | 7 | 0 | 7 |
| 2024 | 4 | 3 | 7 |
| 2025 | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| 2026 | 2 | 0 | 2 |
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Below are the most recent publications written about "Hepatitis C" by people in Profiles.
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Drug Use and Social Connectivity Related to Hepatitis C Infection Among Rural People Who Use Drugs. J Viral Hepat. 2026 Jul; 33(7):e70200.
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Availability of Screening for Blood-Borne Viruses, Sexually Transmitted Infections, and HIV Pre-Exposure Prophylaxis at US Substance Use Treatment Facilities Treating Stimulant Use Disorder. J Acquir Immune Defic Syndr. 2026 May 01; 101(5):503-512.
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Genomic surveillance uncovers regional variation in HCV transmission networks in rural United States. Nat Commun. 2025 Dec 02; 17(1):249.
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Low prevalence of glomerulonephritis in transplanted kidneys from deceased donors with active hepatitis C virus infection. Kidney Int. 2025 12; 108(6):1170-1178.
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Direct-acting antivirals lower mortality and recurrence in HCV-related hepatocellular carcinoma post liver resection: A multicenter international study. Surgery. 2025 07; 183:109396.
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HCV NS3/4A protease relocalizes CCTa to viral replication sites, enhancing phosphatidylcholine synthesis and viral replication. Proc Natl Acad Sci U S A. 2025 Mar 11; 122(10):e2419632122.
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Theoretical modeling of hepatitis C acute infection in liver-humanized mice support pre-clinical assessment of candidate viruses for controlled-human-infection studies. Sci Rep. 2024 12 30; 14(1):31826.
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Differences in hepatitis C virus (HCV) testing and treatment by opioid, stimulant, and polysubstance use among people who use drugs in rural U.S. communities. Harm Reduct J. 2024 11 29; 21(1):214.
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Design and Pilot Implementation of an ECHO Module on Hepatitis C Virus Infection During Pregnancy. J Pediatric Infect Dis Soc. 2024 Nov 21; 13(Supplement_5):S179-S182.
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Medicaid Policy and Hepatitis C Treatment Among Rural People Who Use Drugs. Med Care. 2025 02 01; 63(2):77-88.