Hepatitis C is a serious viral disease that affects the liver. It's estimated that about 50 million people are infected worldwide, but because many people don't have symptoms, the number of undiagnosed cases is likely much higher.
So how does Hep C affect the body, really? How does one catch the virus, what are the symptoms, and is there a treatment? In this gallery, we answer these questions and many more. Click on to learn all about hepatitis C.