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Is It Possible To Kick A Hep C Infection Into Chronic Hep C?

I tested positive for hep c antibodies in May. I had a bad relapse on meth 3 weeks ago where I binged for 8 days. Is it possible for that kind of abuse to kick a recent hep c infection into chronic hep c so soon?
I am clean since and back on track by the way.
Thu, 20 Nov 2014
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query.

In my opinion you should take the meth kick.

Though there is no link between the two, taking a meth can give more burden on liver which is the target organ for hepatitis C infections.

In other meaning also hepatitis c has more potential for development into chronic hepatitis c than other groups of hepatitis.

Alcohol intake with hepatitis C will surely cause it into chronic one.


I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun.
Thank you.
Dr Arun Tank
Infectious diseases specialist.
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Is It Possible To Kick A Hep C Infection Into Chronic Hep C?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr. Arun Tank, infectious diseases specialist, answering your query. In my opinion you should take the meth kick. Though there is no link between the two, taking a meth can give more burden on liver which is the target organ for hepatitis C infections. In other meaning also hepatitis c has more potential for development into chronic hepatitis c than other groups of hepatitis. Alcohol intake with hepatitis C will surely cause it into chronic one. I will be happy to answer your further concern, you can ask me on bit.ly/DrArun. Thank you. Dr Arun Tank Infectious diseases specialist.