Even when the interferon does not cure the disease, it can help to put the virus into remission for awhile, giving your liver a much needed break, and helping you to live longer and more comfortably.
A study presented at the AASLD 50th Annual Meeting (Nov 1999) showed that even non-responders to interferon treatment have positive results. Interferon has been shown to halt and even reverse fibrosis in non-responders, and to slow down the rate of progression by reducing the rate of inflammation, and lowering the viral load.
