If you are HCV positive, do not donate blood, organs, or tissue. Interferon and ribavirin are two drugs licensed for the treatment of persons with chronic hepatitis C. Interferon can be taken alone or in combination with ribavirin. Combination therapy is currently the treatment of choice. Combination therapy can get rid of the virus in up to 4 out of 10 persons. Drinking alcohol can make your liver disease worse.
Most infections are due to illegal injection drug use.
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