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My lab results say either I have been exposed to hepatitis c. Or I had it and developed antibodies . I have never taken drugs or had a blood transfusion. I do not know how I could have gotten it. Is there other ways or exposure so I can further avoid it in the future. Also both my husband and I have never had intercourse with anyone else. Please answer me.
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Hepatitis C antibody testing by ELISA testing can be done to check hepatitis C present or not. Hepatitis C can be spread by secretions from the infected person and it can spread by blood as well. So to prevent hepatitis C spread, try to avoid contact of secretion of infected person.
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Can Hepatitis C Spread Through Non-sexual Means?
Hello and Welcome to ‘Ask A Doctor’ service. I have reviewed your query and here is my advice. Hepatitis C antibody testing by ELISA testing can be done to check hepatitis C present or not. Hepatitis C can be spread by secretions from the infected person and it can spread by blood as well. So to prevent hepatitis C spread, try to avoid contact of secretion of infected person. Hope I have answered your query. Let me know if I can assist you further.