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I had spleen removed in 1977. i had 3 big tubes pumping blood. was this a blood transfusion? i been dignosed with hcv trying to figure out how i got it. i have never done drugs or had multiple sex partners.

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Dr. Joseph Jeu answered

It : It is possible you had a blood transfusion. You could check with the hospital to see if they have records of you having had transfusions there. Best wishes.

Answered 10/3/2016

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A member asked:

I had spleen removed in 1977. i had 3 big tubes pumping blood. was this a blood transfusion? i been dignosed with hcv trying to figure out how i got it. i have never done drugs or had multiple sex partners.

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Joseph Jeu answered

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