Researchers from University of Montreal have shown that patients who receive treatment within the first months of Hepatitis C diagnosis develop a rapid immune response against the infection.
Researchers from University of Montreal have shown that patients who receive treatment within the first months of Hepatitis C diagnosis develop a rapid immune response against the infection.
The research team has found that early treatments for patients with Hepatitis C virus (HCV) initiates a rapid poly-functional immune response against the virus and eliminates it rapidly.
Hepatitis A - Causes, Symptoms, Diagnosis, Treatment
Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.
Hepatitis A is the most benign of the hepatitis viruses and usually has no long term side effects. Hepatitis A vaccine is available that is 95% effective in preventing the disease.
Success rates among those treated early after infection are significantly higher or around 90pct.
HCV is transmitted through infected blood and the only approved treatment is an anti-viral drug known as pegylated interferon alpha.
Hepatitis B-Causes-Symptoms-Diagnosis-Treatment-Vaccination-FAQs
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
Hepatitis B is inflammation of the liver due to infection with the hepatitis B virus.
The study is published in the Journal of Virology.
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Must Know Top Ten Facts about Hepatitis B Virus (HBV)
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is generally transmitted through infected blood and other body fluids.
Hepatitis B is caused by the Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is generally transmitted through infected blood and other body fluids.
