My mother underwent complicated surgery after a serious accident. 9 months later revealed that her blood contains anti-HCV. How could she get sick of? How much is it dangerous? What are the consequences could be after treatment?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist become infected with hepatitis C virus your mother could during surgical vmeshateltva. However, there is no 100% guarantee. Infection can occur when you visit the dentist, hairdresser, manicure room. 10 people out of 100 recovering, hepatitis C virus disappears, however, the antibodies remain for life. In 90% there chronization infection. Mom needed to take a blood test for HCV RNA if it will be shown antiviral therapy, after completion of the course, all changes in the analysis against antiviral therapy, disappear. After treatment no impact remains. Similar question: ... hospitalized, underwent a course of treatment. It's been six months and the last ...