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[|Human|] Hi doc I just found out that I have Hep C and I don t have an idea how did I get this....my parents don t have this (RIP).....I m 51yrs. old...I m trying to get a life insurance and they turn me down because of my blood result....every year I do physical such as including urine and blood test .....:(.....I don t do drugs,no tattoo.....I went to my doctor and she suggested to do another blood test including this Hep and ultra sound...I m praying that this is a mistake....I never get sick never been hospitalized...I went to the hospital to deliver my kids 1992 and 1996....
[|AI|]  Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor.  I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Hepatitis C can be spread through:1. Sexual Contact2. Blood transfusions and infected needle re-use.3. In childhood by scratching each other during play. Irrespective of the source, Hepatitis C requires treatment. Get following:1. HCV Antibody.2. CV RNA This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you any have further queried, please ask me. Stay HealthyChatDoctor, MD