A 10-year-old boy is brought into the casualty with yellow sclera, dark urine and abdominal discomfo. The liver function tests reveal serum transaminase levels of 2100 IU/L. Which of the following is the most accurate statement about probable complications?
Significant likelihood of hepatocellular carcinoma About a 10 percent chance of a chronic carrier state Almost no chance of long-term sequelae Long-term complications require interferon therapy