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What does a hepatitis c ab reactive, mean?

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Dr. Jason Hemming answered

Specializes in Gastroenterology

Exposure / Infection: It indicates you have been exposed to hepatitis c, but necessarily that you have active hep c. You need to see your doctor and have a viral load checked.

Answered 1/26/2018

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Evidence of ...: Current or past infection. Hepatitis c antibody is not a protective one.

Answered 1/26/2018

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