Is hepatitis C curable?
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Hepatitis C causes liver inflammation, sometimes leading to serious liver damage. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) spreads through contaminated blood. Chronic hepatitis C damages the liver. It causes Bleeding, Bruising, Fatigue, Poor appetite, Itchy skin, Confusion, drowsiness, and slurred speech. In most cases, an acute infection will develop into a long-term ‘chronic’ infection and will eventually lead to liver damage. Is hepatitis C curable?
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@malte Hello, Yes hepatitis C is curable. It is treated through antiviral medications and liver transplantation. Hepatitis C infection is treated with antiviral medications intended to clear the virus from your body. Chronic HCV is usually curable with oral medications taken every day for two to six months. Chronic HCV is usually curable with oral medications taken every day for two to six months.