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Is it true sovaldi can cure hep c? what about hepb?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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Hep c cure: Yes. For some genotypes. There will be more medications available this year that show promise of cure for most with Hep c. These medications do not treat Hep B but show significant promise that cure may be available soon there as well.

Dr Altman and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/9/2016

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