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What Causes Hep C?
Hi doc I just found out that I have Hep C and I don t have an idea how did I get this....my parents don t have this (RIP).....I m 51yrs. old...I m trying to get a life insurance and they turn me down because of my blood result....every year I do physical such as including urine and blood test .....:(.....I don t do drugs,no tattoo.....I went to my doctor and she suggested to do another blood test including this Hep and ultra sound...I m praying that this is a mistake....I never get sick never been hospitalized...I went to the hospital to deliver my kids 1992 and 1996....
Mon, 21 Apr 2014
Dear Friend.
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Hepatitis C can be spread through:
1. Sexual Contact
2. Blood transfusions and infected needle re use.
3. In childhood by scratching each other during play.
Irrespective of the source, Hepatitis C requires treatment.
Get following:
1. HCV Antibody.
2. HCV RNA
This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you any have further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
Welcome to HCM.
I am Dr Anshul Varshney. I have read your query in detail. I understand your concern.
Hepatitis C can be spread through:
1. Sexual Contact
2. Blood transfusions and infected needle re use.
3. In childhood by scratching each other during play.
Irrespective of the source, Hepatitis C requires treatment.
Get following:
1. HCV Antibody.
2. HCV RNA
This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you any have further query, please ask me.
Stay Healthy
Dr Anshul Varshney, MD
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