Spontaneous resolution Around 30% (15–45%) of those with acute HCV infections will spontaneously clear the virus within six months before the infection is considered chronic. Spontaneous resolution following acute infection appears more common in females and younger patients and may be influenced by certain genetic factors. Chronic HCV infection may also resolve spontaneously months or years after the acute phase has passed, though this is unusual.
Spontaneous resolution Around 30% (15–45%) of those with acute HCV infections will spontaneously clear the virus within six months before the infection is considered chronic. Spontaneous resolution following acute infection appears more common in females and younger patients and may be influenced by certain genetic factors. Chronic HCV infection may also resolve spontaneously months or years after the acute phase has passed, though this is unusual.