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I have thoroughly reviewed health query you raised, and well realize all of those concerns. Being your physician, I will take care all of them today and will extend my expertise to solve the problems.
Basically you are trying to say that you have positive anti-
HCV antibodies and
viral load is zero. So there are few points and recommendations to note:
• Once Anti-HCV is positive, it will stay positive throughout your life and it means that you were contracted with
Hepatitis C at any point of your life.
• No viral load/count shown by PCR means that you have no longer hepatitis. Some patients like yours may achieve this without treatment through body immunity. Others require treatment.
• It is recommended to do
ultrasound abdomen to rule out any
liver changes like fibrotic or cirrhotic changes.
• As there is slight risk of reinfection, you are also recommended to do quantitative PCR every 6 months for 1st two years and every year after that to rule out reinfection. If it shows viral load at any test, you are required to see you physician immediately.
• Pay special attention to diet and eat healthy fruits and vegetables which is quite beneficial for your liver.
Hope I addressed all the concerns you have. Let me know if you have further questions. I will be more than happy to clear any doubts. Keep a follow up to see how you doing.
Regards!
Dr. Ali Raza