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Question : Hi My name is Ed and my son has hep-c and recently had a liver biopsy. We are waiting for the results. He has had it for over 13 years and is 51 years old. I understand there is a new cure on the market and that is costs over 80,000.00, is that true?
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Answered by Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini (12 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. The conventional treatment for Hep C is Injection Peg interferon and C.Ribavirin. The duration of treatment depends on the genotype of Hep C virus. Newer drugs have come to the market. Yes, Sovaldi ( sofosbuvir) is the new drug for Hep C available which costs $84,000. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.
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Suggest Treatment For Hep C

Brief Answer: Answer given below Detailed Answer: Hi, Thanks for posting your query. I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you. The conventional treatment for Hep C is Injection Peg interferon and C.Ribavirin. The duration of treatment depends on the genotype of Hep C virus. Newer drugs have come to the market. Yes, Sovaldi ( sofosbuvir) is the new drug for Hep C available which costs $84,000. Let me know if I can assist you further. Regards, Dr.R.K.