Half of HCV patients with advanced liv... - Hepatitis C Support

Hepatitis C Support

685 members359 posts

Half of HCV patients with advanced liver disease receive treatment

HFIAdmin profile image
2 Replies

Did you know that over 800,000 people in the United States with chronic HCV may have advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis and only half of them were evaluated for antiviral treatment?

According to a recent study, nearly 10 million HCV tests were performed on more than 5.6 million people. About 23% of all infected patients had advanced fibrosis or cirrhosis at the time of diagnosis.

Learn more here: bit.ly/2fWxBHl

Written by
HFIAdmin profile image
HFIAdmin
To view profiles and participate in discussions please or .
Read more about...
2 Replies
Butterfly1976 profile image
Butterfly1976

Welcome to my world 😞

BOBOB60 profile image
BOBOB60

yea I know.

Not what you're looking for?

You may also like...

Help me please!

I just saw my doctor and got the type of hep c and the hcv pcr qt. I'm scared to death... He said...
Becca77 profile image

Treating myself holistically

I'm new here, i've.had hep c 35 years, treating myself with supplements Wouldn't touch the...
jennyjolly profile image

New hepc treatment available on nhs in wales

My partner and i were called yesterday by his nurse asking him to come straight down to see her....
Swalters81 profile image

Starting treatment for gen type 1a in new year, anyone has any experience

Hi all. I have had hep c for twenty years and was told at my last appointment that I was now...
Lucien777 profile image

Purchase Drugs from Abroad.

I was diagnosed with HepC in May last year, and was told to wait until the new oral drugs were...
Jasm-_1 profile image

Content on HealthUnlocked does not replace the relationship between you and doctors or other healthcare professionals nor the advice you receive from them.

Never delay seeking advice or dialling emergency services because of something that you have read on HealthUnlocked.