Hepatitis C is a liver infection caused by the hepatitis C virus. Acute hepatitis C occurs within the first 6 months that someone is exposed to the virus. Hepatitis C can be a short-term illness, but acute infections often lead to chronic infections. Hepatitis C can become a chronic, lifelong infection if it is not treated. Chronic hepatitis C can cause serious health problems such as liver damage, scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver cancer, and even death. Additionally, mother to child transmission (perinatal) of hepatitis C can occur when a a pregnant women becomes infected during pregnancy.
Reporting
For information on how to report a disease click here. For any questions, please contact the appropriate health authority by phone or review the website for additional information.
Carson City, Douglas and Lyon Counties
Carson City Health & Human Services (CCHHS)
(775) 887-2190
Website
Clark County
Southern Nevada Health District (SNHD)
(702) 759-1300
Website
Washoe County
Washoe County Health District (WCHD)
(775) 328-2447
Website
All Other Counties
Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health (DPBH)
(775) 400-0333
Website