Patient's question:
Recently, I don't know why I've been having high fever that won't go away. When I went to the hospital for a check-up, they said it was a viral infection. What kind of infectious disease did I get? Is it Hepatitis C?Doctor's answer:
Hepatitis C can be transmitted without the person realizing it. It may take over a decade, or even 20 years, before it is discovered. Therefore, it can potentially interfere with a person's health for a long time. It is recommended that you get tested for hepatitis C RNA to see if there is a need for relief. If the RNA test is positive, interferon combined with ribavirin can be used for antiviral treatment to alleviate the condition. Most hepatitis C patients experience good results from antiviral treatment, surpassing the benefits of alleviation.