Is hepatitis c herpes?
I was looking up different types of infections and saw hepatitis C and herpes come up in similar searches. Are these two diseases related, or is hepatitis C a form of herpes?
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4 months ago
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No, they're completely different things! Hepatitis C affects the liver, and herpes is a viral infection that causes sores, usually oral or genital. Both are viruses, but that's where the similarity ends. It's good to clarify!
5 months ago
No, they are different viral infections. Hepatitis C affects the liver, herpes causes sores.
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5 months ago
Haha, good question! But no, it's not the same. It's like asking if a mango is an apple. Both are fruits, but totally different. Hep C attacks your liver, herpes has other 'party tricks'.
5 months ago
Definitely not the same! I know a little about both from people I know. Hepatitis C is a liver virus, very different from herpes, which causes different types of outbreaks. Always get proper medical advice for these things, no home remedy for either.
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4 months ago
No, not at all! I had Hepatitis C and it's a liver infection. Herpes is a different virus altogether, affecting skin/mucous membranes. Trust me, they are distinct health issues.