yep steroidal tx's are IMMUNE SUPRESSANTS. they do the "opposite" of hepc tx... my kitty has to take the prednisone product and he always gets a cold when he's on them... boo hoo...
Steroids are not appropriate treatment for HCV. Mike
I have a friend who achieved SVR on tx and because she also had lupus her doctor prescribed Prednisone AND THAT BROUGHT THE VIRUS BACK. She had to go through treatment again. I don't think she will take Prednisone again.
Yes, steroids (specifically Prednisone) is the usual treatment for occult/autoimmune hepatitis, but I don't think it's used for regular Hep.