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Is there a proven medication available for hepatatis c virus- genome type-1. what are the various types of treatments available.?
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Hep C treatment: Standard treatment for hepatitis c has been with peginterferon and ribavirin. Response rates varied depending on the type of hep c virus (called genotype). There are new medications boceprevir and telaprevir which have improved response to treatment.
Answered 12/10/2013
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