Can hepatitis C be cured in ten years

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My uncle's sister has been hospitalized recently for hepatitis C. We are all very anxious because she has been suffering from this disease for ten years. During this period, we have consulted many doctors. Let's talk about whether hepatitis C can be cured in ten years.

Can hepatitis C be cured in ten years

First, hepatitis C is a viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis C virus infection, which is mainly transmitted through blood transfusion, acupuncture and drug abuse. According to the World Health Organization, the global HCV infection rate is about 3%. Less than 10% of hepatitis C patients are receiving treatment, according to the results of the 2012 hepatitis public awareness network survey.

Second: different from hepatitis B, hepatitis C treatment effect is very good, as long as adhere to the regular treatment, hepatitis C virus can be completely eliminated. Once infected with hepatitis C virus, its damage to the liver will continue. No matter whether the patient has symptoms or not, whether the transaminase is normal or not, as long as the body carries hepatitis C virus, it should be removed as soon as possible and should not be delayed.

Third: the earlier the treatment of hepatitis C, the better the effect. At the age of 60, the cure rate is only 30%. However, if the treatment is carried out at a young age, the cure rate can reach 70% to 80%. At present, the best plan for the treatment of hepatitis C is: peginterferon α + ribavirin, with enough dosage for one year, the cure rate of hepatitis C can reach about 70% to 80%.

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Generally speaking, the disease of hepatitis C can be cured now, so patients with hepatitis C must not give up, usually communicate with the attending doctor about the development of the disease, actively cooperate with the doctor's treatment plan, it is likely to be completely cured.