2 months ago I became ill with hepatitis A, but tests showed the presence of antibodies to hepatitis C. In the course of further studies: immunoglobulin M - negative PCR - negative. I was diagnosed with chronic hepatitis. ALT was raised to 16, but this is could be a consequence of hepatitis A is now 0.55 ALT and other blood parameters are normal, no liver fibrosis. How accurate is the diagnosis, or I could get in those 20% people who are cured of the infection?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist Yes, you're right, if there are only antibodies to hepatitis C virus, it does not speak about the presence of chronic viral hepatitis C. 5 - 10% coming recovery and chronic viral hepatitis C does not develop. Similar question: ... I have chronic viral hepatitis B, age 7. Now I'm 29 years old: Ultrasound showed chronic active hepatitis B, is the destruction of the liver, thymol 5-11. PCR twice for ...