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Hep C positive or negative?

My doctor told me that I tested positive for Hep C. But after the second blood test he said that I've been exposed and have antibodies but the amount of hep C I had would be considered a negative test.  He told me not to worry about it, but I'm confused as to whether I have it still or not, and whether I can transmit it still?
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317787 tn?1473358451
Hi there, as Lynn said you were exposed but your body was able to fight it off
Congratulations, really happy for you
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683231 tn?1467323017
Having antibodies only means you were once exposed to the hepatitis c virus but were able to beat the virus on your own which about 25 % of people are able to do. Once exposed you will always test positive for the antibodies.

If you were tested to the presence of the virus itself and came back undetected you are not infected and do not carry the virus.

Congratulations you do not have hep c and therefore nothing to transmit

Good Luck
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