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My boyfriend has hepatitis c and i was wondering if there was a cure somewhere out there? and if not are they close to finding one in the near future?

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Dr. Swati Avashia answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine and Pediatrics

There is a cure: He needs to see a doctor. Treatment for hepatitis c depends on the genetics of the virus and the individual person's ability to withstand the intense treatment.

Answered 12/20/2012

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