fatigue, fever, nausea, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, vomiting, joint pain, dark urine, clay-colored bowel movements and Jaundice (yellowing of the eyes or skin).
The researchers believe the results indicate the need to better comprehend the biological, behavioral and social factors linked to the contraction of Hep C in women. And further research could explain why medication-assisted treatment programs designed for people with opioid addiction lowered the risk of Hep C in more men than women.
Future research will also look to determine if the variations in immune cell composition or hormonal activities between men and women factor into these discoveries.
