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hello doctor,my mum has been diagnosed with hep c due to an incidental finding,we are doing her hcv genotype and RNA quantitative test.Her liver function test are still functioning normally and has no jaundice.What are her chances of recovery right now??She had a blood transfusion in 1989 following a hysterectomy.The doctor who examined heraid that left lobe is cirrhotic while the right lobe is enlarged.What are the treatment options and prognosis??Thanking you in advance
Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
The outcome of the treatment depends on the genotype. Genotype 1 responds poorly to treatment whereas 2 and 3 respond better.
The treatment is with Peg interferon and ribavirin. Now a new drug sofusbuvir is approved for treating hep C with good response.
But your mom is already showing complications of Hep C in the form of cirrhosis. She has to undergo tests for complications of cirrhosis. Another complication is liver cancer and tests are to be done for this also.
I hope that answers your question. Regards.
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Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. The outcome of the treatment depends on the genotype. Genotype 1 responds poorly to treatment whereas 2 and 3 respond better. The treatment is with Peg interferon and ribavirin. Now a new drug sofusbuvir is approved for treating hep C with good response. But your mom is already showing complications of Hep C in the form of cirrhosis. She has to undergo tests for complications of cirrhosis. Another complication is liver cancer and tests are to be done for this also. I hope that answers your question. Regards.