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What is the Window Period ?

Hello

I want to ask what is the window period for Hepatitis C ?

I received oral sex from a girl and after 4 months i tested for Hepatitis C and the result came back Negative.

Is conclusive my Negative result after 4 months for Hepatitis C ?
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18601474 tn?1466188088
Here is some more information about what Hep C is that might help you understand your level of risk now and in the future. http://www.medhelp.org/hepatitis-c/articles/What-Is-Hepatitis-C/2251
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683231 tn?1467323017
In general yes unless your immune system is compromised in which case you need to wait 6 months. However just to add hep c required blood to blood contact for transmission
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