Treatment methods
Differences between hepatitis B and C
Hepatitis B | Hepatitis C |
The causative agent of hepadnavirus is very resistant to the external environment, well tolerates low and high temperatures. | The causative agent flavivirus is unstable in the external environment. |
The virus enters the liver, but the lymphocytes of a healthy person detect and destroy it. The patient becomes ill in the acute form and recovers. | The virus affects the liver and is constantly changing, making it impossible for the immune system to detect and fight it. Because of this, a person can have hepatitis C for years without symptoms. |
The incubation period is 3-6 months. | The incubation period is 2-3 months. |
Hepatitis C destroys the liver, causing the immune system to weaken. This opens the way for other infections and viruses.
Symptoms of viral hepatitis C
They’re not as pronounced as hepatitis B:
- nausea;
- weakness;
- rapid fatigue;
- darkening of the urine;
- a hint of bitterness;
- yellowing of the skin and whites of the eyes.
The acute form of this type of hepatitis is asymptomatic and the person is cured spontaneously within 6 months. In other cases, hepatitis turns into a chronic form, which further leads to cirrhosis of the liver.
Diagnosis
It consists of 2 stages:
- A blood test for antibodies to this viral hepatitis.
- At the first positive test, a test for the presence of virus RNA in the blood is performed.
If chronicity is diagnosed, liver damage (fibrosis or cirrhosis) is assessed and appropriate care is provided.
Hepatitis C treatment
Treatment consists of taking antiviral drugs. This approach is successful in 90% of cases, because doctors identify the specific genotype of the virus. Each of them responds to a different cure.
Is there a vaccine for hepatitis C?
No, there is no vaccine for this type of virus. Clinic doctors “MDIs recommend regular blood tests for at-risk groups. Israel uses modern protocols for the treatment of hepatitis, which are successful in most cases.
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