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Hepatitic c- i am so scared to get contagious with hep c im a phlebotomist. my question is could hep c ever be cured like go away?

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Hepatitis C: Yes. There are some humans who clear this viral infection on their own. There are some very successful medications being studied now. Just remember that using all of the precautions you are taught where you work will protect you very much.

Answered 5/13/2013

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A member asked:

Hepatitic c- i am so scared to get contagious with hep c im a phlebotomist. my question is could hep c ever be cured like go away?

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