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Dialysis and hepatitis-c

2018-10-02 17:39:14
Started dylasis 6 months back. 3 months back got hepatitis -c. Started the course of medicine. Now want to know when should get test ( blood test)again to know whether the hepatitis-c is within the limits or is there problem. Family doctor is saying that the test can not be done up to three months from the date of the end date of the course.
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Do hcv RNA test after months of treatment. If negative then it means the virus is no longer there.
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Continue meds.
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Avoid sexual contact with partner. Else they might also get.

Answered2018-10-05 09:57:27

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