Hepatitis C Support Group
Hepatitis C is a blood-borne viral disease which can cause liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis and liver cancer. The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is spread by blood-to-blood contact with an infected person's blood. Many people with HCV infection have no symptoms and are unaware of the need to seek treatment. Hepatitis C infects an estimated 150-200 million people worldwide.
Is there a gestation period before testing + for hep c?
If you feel you have been in contact blood to blood with a person positive for hep c is there a period of time before the virus can actually show on a test to make sure the test results are truly accurate? I know that some STDs they say to wait 3 months and I do believe I heard HIV will not show immediately. I realize hep c is not considered an STD but that is the best example I could come up with to help in understanding my question.
If you feel you have been in contact blood to blood with a person positive for hep c is there a period of time before the virus can actually show on a test to make sure the test results are truly accurate? I know that some STDs they say to wait 3 months and I do believe I heard HIV will not show immediately. I realize hep c is not considered an STD but that is the best example I could come up with to help in understanding my question.
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theatre and I are there already. I'm having a very berry tea with crackers, cheese and cherry tomatoes and she's having a joint with some beer and we're both on really comfy recliners on thick pile carpet. we need some help with the decor if anyone is around??
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I'm trying to exercise daily. I was doing fairly well until I sprained my ankle 2 weeks ago but now I'm getting back on the horse. Today I walked over a mile with my arm weights that are about 22lbs total. I was out of shape and it was hard on my arms. I also did my 30 situps. I'm also going to drink a lot of water and try to eat healthy. I do tend to have a sweet tooth but I'm cutting...
She said after blood to blood contact with someone that is positive for hepititis the negative person can test in one week but the virus can be hidden 3 to 6 monts or more before showing positive. She then said it is also best if you test early and test up to a year to be sure after quistionable contact with someone positive. Unfortuneatly it can hide for more than a year in some cases. The RN also said it would be good to have a partner tested for my protection to in case the other person tests and is another gyno type than me. You could still contact another genotype which may compound the problem I have already having hep c 1a.
We do this to set a baseline, making sure the person isn't already showing antibodies from previous exposure. So taking two tests is pretty normal for the person who thinks they've been exposed - one at point of concern, and then four months later.