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Is a negative hiv person, diagnosed with low lymphocytes t4 and t8 cells, still able to produce hcv antibodies after 1 year of one possible exposure ?

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Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Yes: Plenty of people naturally run relatively low lymphocytes, though it's good to try to find why. If this person isn't making antibodies after a year, consider yourself healthy, though if you or your physician are concerned, you can get a pcr for the virus.

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Answered 5/12/2018

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A member asked:

Is a negative hiv person, diagnosed with low lymphocytes t4 and t8 cells, still able to produce hcv antibodies after 1 year of one possible exposure ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Ed Friedlander answered

Dr Washington agreed

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