How is hepatitis C treated?

There is no definitive treatment for hepatitis C, although in cases of high awareness and known risk, immediate post-exposure use of hyper-immune globulin may prevent the development of chronic hepatitis C.

For proven hepatitis C, interferon can be used, or antivirals such as ribavarin. The response is not predictable, though large viral reduction or even clearance has been reported.

Early treatment improves the outcome.