Does hepatitis C result in a carrier state?

No, hepatitis C does not typically result in a carrier state. Although the virus can cause chronic infection, individuals with chronic hepatitis C are considered to be infected rather than carriers. Unlike some other hepatitis viruses, such as hepatitis B, chronic hepatitis C infection does not lead to a state where an individual harbors the virus without showing signs or symptoms of the disease and can transmit it to others. Most people infected with hepatitis C eventually develop chronic infection, which can lead to severe liver damage and complications, if left untreated.