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diagnose hepatitis

Please I want you to help me.
my girl friend did hepatitis c test, and she was positive.
But I have done a test in 3 different hospitals including where she did her test, and still negative.
I am wondering if I can have it without being diagnosed. I experienced some symptoms last 4 months and it has repeated last week.
It is when I use my hands to hold or work with something especially metals, my fingers swell a little. Also  when I use my foot to stump on floor without sandals, my foot itch.
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206807 tn?1331936184
“Also when I use my foot to stump on floor without sandals, my foot itch.”

I’m not a Dr. but my prognosis is, if your foot itches when you “stump on floor “ when not wearing sandals, maybe wearing sandals when you stump on floor would eliminate the foot itching.
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163305 tn?1333668571
Hep C is transmitted by blood to blood contact. It is not an STD.
What you do sexually is none of our concern.
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please if my girl friend cures it, can I have sex without condom.
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If you tested negative 3 times then you don't have HCV. The symptoms you describe can be anything and not indicative of HCV.

Use protection if you are having sex with your girlfriend. Do not share toothbrush or razors.
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