• Transferred through blood transfusion and sexual contact

Manifestations:

• Flulike Upper Resp. Tract Infection
• Low grade fever
• Anorexia- early sign
• Jaundice & Dark urine- Later
• Epigastric distress
• Taste of cigarettes

Management:

• Triple Therapy: Protease Inhibitor + Peginterferon + Ribavirin (Rebetol)