Patient's question:
Doctor, my son is currently 2 and a half years old. During the surgery for congenital heart disease, he was found to have hepatitis C. Hello, can hepatitis C be completely cured on its own? How is it transmitted? Could he have contracted it during the surgery?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis C is a disease caused by hepatitis C virus infection. Most people are in the viral transmission period. Like hepatitis B, hepatitis C is also contagious. Surgical instruments need special sterilization after use. The route of infection is also blood-borne, close contact with family members can also lead to infection. It is necessary to actively use antiviral drugs, which are quite effective. In addition to treatment, it is important to maintain adequate sleep. Sufficient sleep can help you recover quickly from the illness.