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Nobel Prize In Physiology Or Medicine
- 07 Oct 2020
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine 2020 was awarded jointly to Harvey J. Alter (USA), Michael Houghton (UK) and Charles M. Rice (USA) "for the discovery of Hepatitis C virus."
- Nobel Assembly at the Karolinska Institute gives away the Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine.
- About Hepatitis C:Hepatitis C is a blood-borne virus and causes Hepatitis C disease which affects the liver.
- Types of Hepatitis:There are five types (mainly) - A, B, C, D and E
What vaccines are available?
- Vaccines are available for A, B, D and E but not for C
How does the virus spread?
- Hepatitis A and E: Lack of food hygiene, contaminated water and sub-standard sanitary facilities.
- Hepatitis B, C and D:Through blood, sperm and other body fluids.
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