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Can i get hepatitis bc with high platelets?
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Hepatitis: Yes. Of course. A viral illness can infect you regardless of your platelet count.
Answered 4/11/2013
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Possible: Yes, platelets may go up with active infection or bacause of iron deficiency common with infections.
Answered 6/2/2013
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Yes: Platelets don't affect your risk for hep c or b. These infections are acquired via ivdu, unprotected sex with affected Individual ,
Answered 9/18/2016
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