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I have hep c due to getting a tattoo in someones home in 1987. my dr. says hep c treatment is no picnic. please explain?
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Hepatitis C: This potentially deadly disease can often be successfully treated, but the combination of medications taken may have significant side effects. Look up peg-interferon and Ribavirin on the internet and it will outline these. There are now also other antivirals which may be added and improve the chances for cure. See a doctor who deals in this asap.
Answered 7/1/2014
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