A 51-year-old female asked:

can i get hepatitis bc with high platelets?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

General Practice 28 years experience

Hepatitis: Yes. Of course. A viral illness can infect you regardless of your platelet count.

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Dr. Stan Nabrinsky answered

Hematology and Oncology 37 years experience

Possible: Yes, platelets may go up with active infection or bacause of iron deficiency common with infections.

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Dr. Daniel Motola answered

Gastroenterology 13 years experience

Yes: Platelets don't affect your risk for hep c or b. These infections are acquired via ivdu, unprotected sex with affected Individual ,

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