Can hepatitis c come back after treatment?
My friend finished her Hepatitis C treatment and was so happy to be cured. But she's heard stories about it returning, and it's making her anxious. Can Hepatitis C come back after treatment?
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5 months ago
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It is very rare for it to come back, but you must complete all your follow-up tests to be absolutely sure. I ignored a minor symptom post-recovery once and regretted it, so please stay on top of your doctor appointments.
5 months ago
While relapse is rare, planning for the 12-week post-treatment PCR test is essential. Check with local diagnostic labs for affordable viral load test packages to keep your budget in check.
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5 months ago
Don't rely on online speculations to decide if your treatment worked. Only a proper quantitative PCR blood test ordered by your doctor can confirm if the virus is truly cleared.
5 months ago
My doctor explained that achieving SVR12 (virus-free blood 12 weeks post-treatment) means a permanent cure in over 95% of cases. After that, it only 'comes back' if you get reinfected through new blood exposure.
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Once cured, a relapse is extremely rare. Focus on maintaining a healthy lifestyle with light walking or exercise if your doctor permits, as it helps your liver recover its strength.