This is a common virus infection of the liver. It is a silent disease and invariably leads to cirrhosis of the liver. It is a major cause of liver cancer. Most patients are detected to have hepatitis C infection only after they have developed advanced liver disease. It is recommended that all individuals check for hepatitis C infection at least once in their lifetime. Hepatitis C can be effectively treated with just 3 months of new anti-viral drugs. Treating the virus before development of advanced liver disease can effectively prevent future complications such as liver failure and avoid a liver transplant.