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My hepatitis c antibody test is reactive, though my two pcr on 6th month interval are negative, will i ever get my anti body test negative again ?

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Dr. Dan Fisher answered

No: Your antibodies are the good guys. They indicate that you have been fighting hep c and will remain positive even if the disease is gone..

Dr Sparacino agreed

Answered 10/5/2012

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

If you get treatment: for the hepatitis C, you can completely cure the disease. I think the antibody will always be present...

Answered 12/2/2018

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A member asked:

My hepatitis c antibody test is reactive, though my two pcr on 6th month interval are negative, will i ever get my anti body test negative again ?

3 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dan Fisher answered

Dr Sparacino agreed

Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

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