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Can Hepatitis C infection be treated in patients undergoing dialysis?
Question
I am a 47 years old male. I have been found infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) during my dialysis. Is it curable?
Expert Answer
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Dr Vijay KherNov 06, 2008
Chairman,
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Department of Nephrology and Kidney transplant Medicine,
Fortis Kidney and Urology Institute,
Fortis Escorts Hospital, New Delhi
Hepatitis C (HCV) can be treated with interferon injections weekly. One needs to do liver function tests (LFTS), HCV QUANTITATIVE PCR, and maybe a liver biopsy. The treatment will continue for at least 6 months but it could be for 12 months. The chances of success are usually 50% in dialysis patients.
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