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Can The Hepatitis C Virus Lie Dormant In The Body?

I just received a call from my husbands doctors office saying he tested positive for Hepititis C. I am mortified, he has something called Gilberts syndrome so everytime he has a blood test done his enzymes are elevated. We never were too concerned because his doctor said it was Gilberts. This time the nurse from a new doctor said he tested positive for Hepititis C. also, His doctor did order more blood tests. Is this virus something that could have been dormant in his body??? Did I or he give this to our son? Could the test results be wrong. I am really worried because we don t use protection and have been married for 12 years. We are both monogamous and do not use drugs. Thank You, T Simon
Fri, 2 Jan 2015
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General & Family Physician,  's  Response
Hello
Welcome to Healthcare Magic.
How are you?
Hepatitis C may be dormant infections.
It is also transmitted sexually.
Please use condoms.
Gilbert syndrome is somewhat different.
It is genetic disease and harmless.
In lab test, billirubin and liver enzymes will increase.
There is no specific treatment required.
Please consult your hepatologist for examination and treatment.
Don't worry and take care...
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Gastroenterologist,  Dr. Dr.P.Ratnakar Kini's  Response
Hi,
Thanks for posting your query.
I am Dr.R.K and I am pleased to assist you.
Hepatitis c infection most often remains in the body without causing any symptoms. It takes decades before signs of liver damage starts appearing.
I would advise you to get tested for hepatitis C to see whether you are also affected. If you test positive for Hepatitis C, then you need to screen your son also for that infection.
I hope that answers your question.
Regards,
Dr.R.K.
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Can The Hepatitis C Virus Lie Dormant In The Body?

Hello Welcome to Healthcare Magic. How are you? Hepatitis C may be dormant infections. It is also transmitted sexually. Please use condoms. Gilbert syndrome is somewhat different. It is genetic disease and harmless. In lab test, billirubin and liver enzymes will increase. There is no specific treatment required. Please consult your hepatologist for examination and treatment. Don t worry and take care...