What are the treatment methods of hepatitis C

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During this period, our school is giving physical examination to the children in senior three. At the same time of giving the children a physical examination, we also gave these teachers a physical examination. After the results of the physical examination came out, we were all surprised, because there are many people suffering from hepatitis C. Today, I'd like to talk with you about the treatment of hepatitis C.

What are the treatment methods of hepatitis C

First, alpha interferon (α - IFN) is effective in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. After treatment, the negative rate of serum HCV RNA can reach 50% ～ 80%, but about half of HCV RNA will turn positive again after stopping the treatment, and it is still effective to use α - interferon. When HCV replication index turned negative, liver function and liver lesions improved. It is suggested that interferon has inhibitory effect on HCV.

Second: ribavirin (ribavirin), a broad-spectrum antiviral, is not as effective as interferon in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C. There was no significant decrease in serum and liver HCV-RNA.

Third: interferon (IFN). The sustained response rate of IFN in the treatment of chronic hepatitis C after blood transfusion is 25%, which can prevent 30% of acute hepatitis C from developing into chronic hepatitis. So far, IFN is still recognized as a drug for the treatment of hepatitis C virus.

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There are many ways to treat hepatitis C. patients can use both traditional Chinese medicine and Western medicine. Both methods have their own advantages and disadvantages. Traditional Chinese medicine has a slow effect but a permanent cure. Western medicine has a quick effect but has certain side effects. Which method to use depends on how the patients choose.