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hepatitis c 3a

I was told by my doctor that my body can reject this virus. She suggested I wait 6 weeks to find out. Is this true or should I start treatment right away?
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179856 tn?1333547362
When were you infected? If it was longer than six months ago then you are now chronically infected. I don't understand about six weeks, it makes no sense.  But six weeks won't matter here or there regardless.
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384013 tn?1333022571
I would listen to my doctor, not rush into treatment.  but it also depends on how high your viral load is, whether your liver enzymes are up, etc.

I am a 3a, have been for about 10 years (that I know of) and have a VERY LOW count, no symptoms, etc.  However, I just signed up to be a research rat in order to help others and hopefully kill the dragon myself.
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