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Hi my mother lives with me and has been diagnosed with hep c.... My brother in law stayed with us for a few days and ended up getting real sick. We took him to hospital and after all testing he s been diagnosed win cma/HIV... I know we can all be at risk but should I be more concerned about mom?
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Yes. Go for a Gastroentrologist and he will send labs for her Viral load, HCV RNA QUALITATIVE PCR and GENOTYPE. after all testing he will decide treatment based on the degree of the liver damage done by virus.
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I warmly Welcome you! Thanks for consulting me at virtual clinic. I have carefully worked through your case, and I can realize your health worries. Being your physician, I assure you not to worry as I will take care all of your medical concerns. Yes. Go for a Gastroentrologist and he will send labs for her Viral load, HCV RNA QUALITATIVE PCR and GENOTYPE. after all testing he will decide treatment based on the degree of the liver damage done by virus. If you need further, detailed and quick assistance related to any health issues, feel free to ask me a question directly from my profile. You can also attach Lab reports and pictures with direct question. May you get very well soon and have a wonderful time ahead. Please don t forget to give your valuable feedback and five star rating, to help me assist you in a better way. Click at I Find This Answer Helpful too . Please, write a review about your experience with me. Regards! DR. MUHAMMAD M. HANIF PHILADELPHIA, USA