dormant hepititis c

[liarman]

just how long can this lie dormant-even stretching it to any possibility of infection on any list it was almost 40 yrs ago-is that possible?  do i need to search for another means of contact?  could I have gotten this from a cheating spouse since I have been faithful for this entire time-

[nan535]

Just saw how old this thread is. Probably better to start a new one.

[nan535]

My husband had 9 blood transfusions in 1979 at the age of 33 (bleeding ulcers).  He had no symptoms for over 30 years and didn't find out  about his Hep C until he had end stage liver disease with serious complications at the age of 65.  So no way was this virus lying "dormant" for 32 years,  He just wasn't aware of the damage being done. We have been together for 40 years and I tested negative for the virus so the likelihood that you acquired this by a cheating spouse is very small I would say.
Nan

[tsfox1970]

My sis just wrote me and told me that she just found out she has Hep c She used drugs but has since stopped over 20 yrs ago you guys have given me some good information as I will be her a part of her support system..... Thanks

[Trinity4]

Would you please explain the difference between filthy sex and non filthy sex?  
Hepc is not termed "dormant".  Either you have the active virus or you don't.

[abbygirl318]

my boyfriend of 6 years..no iv drugs, no filthy sex (1%chance) no tattoos, no peircings, no transfusions...somehow has hep c dormant...I do not have it...wtf?????  im so confused how he got this!!!! any ideas?

[garret333]

PLEASE HELP ME UNDERSTAND THE RESULT OF MY BLOOD WORK. I WOULD LIKE TO KNOW IF I HAVE/HAD HEP C VIRUS.

HBSAG W/TITER (ECLIA)           0.402                               C.O.V. 1.000       NON REACTIVE
ANTI HBS (ECLIA)                      <2.00   IU/L                      C.O.V. 10.000     NON REACTIVE
HBEAG (ECLIA)                          0.137                              C.O.V. 1.000      NON REACTIVE
ANTI HBE (ECLIA)                       1.760                              C.O.V. 1.000      NON REACTIVE
ANTI HAV IGM  (ECLIA)                0.373                             C.O.V. 1.000      NON REACTIVE
ANTI HBC IGG   (ECLIA)                2.730                            C.O.V. 1.000     NON REACTIVE
ANTI HCV (ECLIA)                         0.039                            C.O.V. 1.000     NON REACTIVE


THANK YOU