How Do You Get Rid Of HCV

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I found out I had HCV a year ago I had a biopsy and they told me I had a type 1b geno. type I don't have any damage at all but was told that Interferon wouldn't help me rid the HCV what can I do? I have been in the medical field for...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

I think that your wishes as a patient should be paramount. In my practice, I consider the patient's wishes, the biopsy the patient's age and other factors. If you really want to be treated(and it is not easy to take this medicine) ask your... Read more »

NEG PCR TEST-Can I get HCV Again?

I was tested for Hcv after my husband was tested positive, and the Western Imublot came back that I... Read more »

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D. »

IMPORTANT- Husband has HCV-we shared needles, but I am negative, how?

My husband and I are monogamous and we have been clean for over sixx years, but while we were using... Read more »

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D. »

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Articles

New HCV Treatment Options Available

New decisions by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) offer more choices and better treatment options for people living with hepatitis C virus (HCV). More Ribavirin Choices Ribavirin is a nucleoside analogue drug -- a chemical cousin of AZT. It... Read more »

Hepatitis C (HCV) and HIV/AIDS

Table of Contents What Is Hepatitis? What Is Hepatitis C? How Is HCV Spread? Prevention of HCV Testing for HCV Women and Hepatitis C HIV and HCV Co-Infection Taking Care of Yourself What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis is an... Read more »

A Primer on What's Up With Cure Research

Research aimed toward curing HIV infection by ridding the body of the virus or teaching the immune system to keep the virus under control without the need for antiretroviral (ARV) drugs -- what some refer to as a "functional cure" -- is beginning to... Read more »

CROI 2012: HIV/HCV Coinfected People See Improved HCV Cure Rates With Victrelis

Results from a small study of 100 co-infected people treated with Victrelis + pegylated interferon + ribavirin showed that 61% had undetectable viral loads at 12 weeks after stopping their hepatitis C treatment. All study participants were given... Read more »

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Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Friends of the HIV and HCV Communities:

In preface I want you to understand how fortunate I feel to live
in the United States under the care of excellent physicians and
with access to the medications I need. I have spent many hours
wondering and... Read more »

Anyone out there coinfected w/ HIV/HCV?

Posted by AMERIBOI2003, 3 Replies

New to this site and I would like to talk to anyone who may be coinfected w/ HIV/HCV. Anyone who has gone through treatment for HCV. Can answers some questions that I have to help me weigh all of my considerations for treatment. Read more »

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Anyone out there coinfected w/ HIV/HCV?

Posted by AMERIBOI2003, 1 Reply

Hi guys new to web site. Wanting info from anyone who has or is doing treatment for Hepatitus C. What has been your experiences. Interested in sharing w/me to help me make the best decision. I have yet to start treatment for the Hepatitus. Read more »

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