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Hepatitis C Linked to Mental Health Disorders, Study Finds

7/16/2025

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A groundbreaking study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals a startling connection between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and mental health disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The virus was found in the brain lining of affected individuals, with a notably higher prevalence than in healthy controls. This discovery opens the door for potential antiviral treatments to ease psychiatric symptoms for some patients.

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A groundbreaking study by Johns Hopkins Medicine reveals a startling connection between hepatitis C virus (HCV) and mental health disorders like schizophrenia and bipolar disorder. The virus was found in the brain lining of affected individuals, with a notably higher prevalence than in healthy controls. This discovery opens the door for potential antiviral treatments to ease psychiatric symptoms for some patients.