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What Are The Risks Of Being A Hepatitis C Carrier?

I was supposedly diagnosed as being a hep c carrier. I have had the hep c vaccine and am a new 3 year RN. My doctor never informed me by mail but never stated any other concerns. I am due to have another physical exam but would like to know as a carrier what the risks are. I will be getting married and am not sexually active at all with my partner. But I have concerns. Thanks.
Tue, 12 Apr 2016
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Hi thanks for asking question....
Vaccine are not much effective in hepatitisC...
Let me know you as compare to hepatitis b chances of getting chronic hepatitis after infection with hepatitis c is more....that is up to 80 to 90 % also....
So if you suspecting that viral marker study done for hepatitis c by ELISA serological test.....

Meanwhile to avoid complications take fruits more.
Green leafy veg more.
Regular follow up
Avoidence alcohol ....

Take care.
Hope your concern solved.
Dr.Parth
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What Are The Risks Of Being A Hepatitis C Carrier?

Hi thanks for asking question.... Vaccine are not much effective in hepatitisC... Let me know you as compare to hepatitis b chances of getting chronic hepatitis after infection with hepatitis c is more....that is up to 80 to 90 % also.... So if you suspecting that viral marker study done for hepatitis c by ELISA serological test..... Meanwhile to avoid complications take fruits more. Green leafy veg more. Regular follow up Avoidence alcohol .... Take care. Hope your concern solved. Dr.Parth