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Can hepatitis C be treated?

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Yes, Hepatitis C can be cured with medication.

  • 9 out of 10 people treated with direct-acting antivirals (DAAs) are cured.
  • Treatment typically lasts 8-12 weeks and involves oral medications like sofosbuvir or daclatasvir.
  • While there is no vaccine, antiviral medications are effective in treating the virus.

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