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Hepatitis C is commonly treated with weekly injections of pegylated interferon alfa and a capsule of Ribavirin given twice daily. Interferon injections boost the immune system to attack liver cells infected with the hepatitis C virus and also inhibits viral replication. Ribavirin capsules inhibit the replication and infectivity of the hepatitis C virus.The treatment for Hepatitis C typically lasts 24-48 weeks.
Hepatitis C is curable in more than 50% of patients, but a various number of factors influence the likelihood of a patient responding to treatment. Those factors are: strain of virus, gender, weight, viral load, age, and the extent of scarring in the liver.
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Is hepatitis C temporary?
No, hepatitis C it often permanent and in cases where it is cured medically it takes a long time
How can hepatitis c be treated?
its untreatable in todays with health tech. so far there are no cures
What does the C in hepatitis stand for?
There are six different kinds of hepatitis, A, B, C, D, E, and G. The letter designation merely shows which type is being treated or discussed.
Can you get hepatitis c from a person cured with interferon?
No. If a person treated for hep C has an undetectable viral load 6 months after completing the treatment they are considered "cured." (technically called a sustained virological response) There should be no risk of transmission from this person. However, it's always a good idea to protect yourself from risks anyway (no sharing of needles or equipment, razors, toothbrushes, etc.).
Is alcoholic hepatitis the same as hepatitis C?
no alcoholic hepatitis not same as hepatitis c
Is there any famous people who have hepatitis C?
Anthony Kiedis, Diamanda Galas, Pamela Anderson had it (she cured it), Keith Richards etc...
How do you cure hepatitis b reactive?
Since Hepatitis B reactive is an acute reaction, it can be treated. Hepatitis B reactive can be treated with antibiotics and other clinical trials that are being tested.
What is hepitites?
Hepatitis is a disease that infects the liver and makes you feel sick overall. There are several types of hepatitis. Hepatitis A Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C. They can be dangerous diseases and difficult to treat. It must be treated by medical professionals and should not be ignored. There are some vaccine's to help prevent certain hepatitis conditions. See your doctor.
What is Hepatitis B Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis C is the worst and the most dangerous type of hepatitis. Vincent Dublin
Can carcinoma be treated?
Carcinoma can be treated, but not cured.
How do you treat hepatitis b and c?
Hepatitis B and C may be treated using immunoglobulin that was created in the laboratory.
How soon can you test for hepatitis c?
You can live a full healthy life with Hep C. In most cases Hep C infections in your 20-40s and you can easily live into your 70s before ever having to take any sort of treatment. The trick is to take care of yourself.the most you need to do is increase your immune system70 to 80 years
