question about hcv test and alt and ast levels

[question0987]

I did a stupid thing in my life. I had sex with a woman of unknown status. Since that incident my health is not great. I got tested for all stds including hcv, hbv and hiv at around 8 weeks, all negative.

I got tested for hiv till 6 month with 10+ test including combo, rna and 3rd gen, all negative. Which is really assuring on my hiv status

But my worry Is about hcv and hbv

1) 8 weeks hcv & hbv test ab - negative.
2) 10 weeks rna for hcv - negative.
3) 8, 10 & 12 weeks cbc test (alt and ast) was normal.
4) 17 week cbc test alt and ast were a little higher than before but still in normal range.
5) 26 week cbc alt=100+ ast=80+, bili total = (hi), BUN low.

Now I am  really about the new cbc results. Can someone be kind enough to answer these questions

1) Can these high alt and ast be related to hcv or hbv?
2) How conclusive are my hcv and hbv results so far?
3) I want to get more testing done for hcv and hbv but I am super scared, what should I do.
4) probability of acquiring hcv from one unprotected vag episode? I know for hiv it is 1 in 2000

I don't drink alcohol or cigarette or take any drugs or abuse any medication

I would be great full for any response.

[patra_]

I do not know the window time for hbv, but AWM gave you specifics on hepc:  A test at 3 months post exposure is good, but 6 months is the best.

As to hepb, two things:
  1.  There. IS a vaccine, if you don't already have it.  Unless it has changed since the mid 90s, it is a 3 shot series.  If you find you don't have hepb, then I suggest you get that vaccine and, while you are at it, the hepA vaccine.

  2.  There is a Hepatitis B Forum on MedHelp.  Go to the top of this thread.  look above where the topics are to the tree of helping hands.  Look Above the Tree to the blue band across the page.  Choose 'Communities'.  Once the screen comes up, look in the 'H's and select Hepatitis B.  that will take you there.  Post your questions concerning HepB there.

Having said that, I agree with CanDo and AWM, that you shouldn't have a chance at a problem, unless blood was exchanged.

Good luck.

[question0987]

Do you guys happen to know the window period for hbv and hcv?

How Good was my hbv test results?

I thought hbv has vaccine but it doesn't have cure?

Please anyone answer these questions

[AWorriedMom]

Can-Do gave you great information. A viral load test (PCR) will give you very accurate information a few weeks after exposure to hep C. The average time for the antibody test to turn positive is 11 weeks, but should be repeated at 6 months post exposure. I am not sure enough about the testing for HBV to give you any good information. And as Can-Do told you, hep C is not considered a sexually transmitted infection. Blood must be exchanged in order for the virus to be transmitted. Hep C is not found in sexual body fluids in infective amounts as is HIV and hep B.

Lastly don't be too scared to get tested. If the worst happens and you have hep B or C, the drugs for Hep C are excellent now and while hep B is not curable, only 5% of people who acquire hep B as an adult get chronic hep B.

[can-do-man]

Hep C is not an STD and getting it from sex is very unlikely. Like less then 5% chance. If you had a RNA PCR run and it showed negative then you don't have Hep C.

There are several things that can cause your ALT and AST levels to be high and yes Hep C is one of them. But in your case that does not seem to be the problem... Best to you.