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I have hepatitis c antibodies but no virus (for a year). is there a chance that the virus will come back? will it come back or not?

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Dr. Jay Park answered

Very unlikely: If no virus was detected by "sensitive "hepatitis C RNA test more than one occasion, it is generally considered cured.

Answered 7/24/2015

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