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After a blood transfusion, and you end up with hepatitis c, is it possible to still have it even if you don't show symptoms after 22 years?
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Yes: Chronic carrier state of hepatitis c is asymptomatic in most cases. Even when symptoms present, they could be non-specific.
Answered 3/14/2016
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Yes.: You can be asymptomatic with chronic hep c for many years. Have your doctor check a viral load to see if you still have it or not.
Answered 6/16/2014
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