What is the treatment for Hep C genotype 1a?

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What is the treatment for Hep C genotype 1a?

For HCV genotype 1a infected, treatment-naïve patients or patients who do not have cirrhosis, or in whom prior INF and RBV treatment has failed, there are three regimens of comparable efficacy: (1) daily fixed-dose combination of Ledipasvir/Sofosbuvir for 12 weeks, (2) daily fixed-dose combination of Paritaprevir/ …

What is the meaning of C genotype?

A genotype is a way to put the hepatitis C virus (HCV) into categories based on similar genes. It’s important to know and understand HCV genotypes because different genotypes respond differently to medicines that treat and cure HCV. HCV has six genotypes, labeled 1 through 6.

Is all hep C curable?

Today, chronic HCV is usually curable with oral medications taken every day for two to six months. Still, about half of people with HCV don’t know they’re infected, mainly because they have no symptoms, which can take decades to appear.

What to expect when getting tested for hepatitis C?

anyone who has used injected drugs,especially if they shared any equipment

  • people with certain health issues,such as those: with alanine aminotransferase levels outside the normal range who have had maintenance hemodialysis who have had organ transplants or blood transfusions
  • children whose birth parent has hepatitis C

    • What are the early warning signs of hepatitis C?

    Abdominal Pain

  • Bleeding Problems
  • Bloating
  • Breast Enlargement in Men
  • Coma
  • Confusion
  • Dark Urine
  • Fatigue
  • Fever
  • Itching

    • Should you be tested for hepatitis C?

    The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends that all adults ages 18 to 79 years be screened for hepatitis C, even those without symptoms or known liver disease. Screening for HCV is especially important if you’re at high risk of exposure, including: Anyone who has abnormal liver function test results with no identified cause

    How can hepatitis C be diagnosed?

    – jaundice (when the skin and whites of the eyes look yellow) – fever – nausea, vomiting, and lack of appetite – belly pain (on the upper right side) – joint pain – darker than usual urine (pee) or gray-colored stools