Q: I am a 47 years old male. I have been found infected with hepatitis C virus (HCV) during my dialysis. Is it curable?

A:Hepatitis C (HCV) can be treated with interferon injections weekly. One needs to do liver function tests (LFTS), HCV QUANTITATIVE PCR, and maybe a liver biopsy. The treatment will continue for at least 6 months but it could be for 12 months. The chances of success are usually 50% in dialysis patients.