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I know someone who has Hepatitis C....?


The doctors say his viral load is so low it is virtually undetectable and it's so low they cannot even distinguish the genotype...should he get treatment anyway? Wouldn't he have a better chance of eradicating it if it is so low? Thoughts?

Actually if the virus is active and he has a low viral count, it would be best to treat now than later, especially if his genotype is 1a or 1b.

Chances are the doctor is waiting to see if he will either clear the virus on his own (build up antibodies) or the infection may still be in it's early stages.

I assume the doctor said he will see your friend in 6 months to retest.

By then they will know if it is chronic active or has resolved on its own (body built up antibodies)

HCV is curable. A viral detection test after a successful treatment outcome of post 2 years chemo will be <10....anything above 10> would indicate virons are still active.

Many doctors don't use the word cure, but the doctor seen in my pic is my gastrointerologist, was the president of the southeast texas chapter of the liver foundation and knows his stuff. He told me I would be "cured" if the virus did not come back within post two years of chemo.

I am now going on 5 years with no relapse. (cured) Source(s): HCV Advocate
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Hep c as far as I know is not curable, but managable it sounds to me like you are talking about HIV not hepatitis C
get a second oppinion if it is low there is always a chance it could get worse.
You are a little bit confused. 搂
Hepatitis C should be treated by an epidemiologist (infectious disease) physician. Treatment can certainly put Hep C into remission for years & years & years. Pick a doc whom you feel very comfortable with and then follow his advice as to when & what treatment is best for YOU.
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