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HepC &Stage IV Cirrhosis/Liver Transplant

Having HepC and Stage IV Liver Cirrhosis, liver biopsy results have now put me on a transplant list. I have not even begun Interferon treatment - what is the likelyhood of being re-infected with hepc if I DO by some amazing luck get a liver?Is...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

The likelihood of reinfection of the new liver is virtually 100%. However, treatment of HCV is done in people with cirrhosis and can even be cured! There is very preliminary data about 6 or 7 people on the transplant list who have been treated and... Read more »

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what is genotype 1a?my sister has hepc 1a.dr says shes in stage 4 of cirrohis. she will be starting... Read more »

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i was diagnosed with cirrosis, 412 & 200 liver levels, biopsy +, can i be treated?... Read more »

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6 months suffering

Posted by David75, 2 Replies

Hello,

Yesterday, I got my 6 months results : HIV and hep C negative.
Bilirubin : 2.29 ( very high - liver )
CD4-count(698) ( very low)

I'm still not able to work, sleep all day, gingivitis, polyneuropathy, no energy, rashes, dizziness, memory... Read more »

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