What infection of the liver is caused by HCV?

Hepatitis C is specifically caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV). This virus predominantly affects the liver, leading to inflammation, and can result in both acute and chronic hepatitis. Chronic Hepatitis C can lead to serious liver problems, including cirrhosis and liver cancer, due to long-term infection and damage. Unlike Hepatitis A and B, which are caused by different viruses (HAV and HBV, respectively), Hepatitis C is linked directly to HCV, making it uniquely identifiable as the form of hepatitis resulting from this particular virus. Understanding this distinction is crucial in the study of liver infections and their respective management and treatment protocols.