I would like you to answer my questions: 1) my husband is sick with hepatitis C after the first 6 injections of interferon rate of ALT decreased from 76 to 29, but sechas after 3-month course of treatment ALT 80. Pozhaluista explain why this is happening? 2) recently when my husband put an injection, I pricked with a needle, but was immediately squeezed blood from a finger and was treated with alcohol. Tell me, what are the chances that I can get it?

Respond Tatyana Stepanova, a gastroenterologist, hepatologist Increased ALT levels may be associated with toxic effects of antiviral drugs, either with the return of the virus. If HCV RNA Negative., Then the opportunities for your exposure there. If the RNA is present in the blood, is a small chance of your becoming infected through needle stick. Similar question: ... very dirty needle pierced his finger. Blood squeezed and handled finger with alcohol, as ...