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A 121-year-old male asked:
I recently did a std panel test which include all the hepatitis& my hep c came back non reactive 0.3, i was told by 1 dr on here that's it's fine my result is neg & another said no i have been exposed to the virus & it's in body not enough antibodies?
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Dr. John Bodellanswered
General Surgery 52 years experience
I would follow the advice of your PCP. You may have been exposed to the virus.
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Answered Apr 22, 2021
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