What does sustained virological response mean?
Sustained virological response (SVR) occurs when there is no hepatitis C virus detected in the blood using PCR technology, six months after the completion of anti-viral treatment. Recent research shows that 99% of these people maintain their viral clearance for at least fours years and it is believed their response will last indefinitely. It is also becoming clear that the majority of people who experience a SVR will experience reversal of underlying liver damage. In a percentage of patients (<30%) even cirrhosis can reverse.
