if anti hcv positive but no virus can u pass hep c to someone else?

[flawless123]

Hi all,if the test show that anti hcv positive but no virus can u pass hep c to someone else??? Thank you

[flawless123]

Thanks heaps :)

[dontworry_behappy1]

Just be careful about things that involve blood.  Hepatitis C isn't that easy to get.  If you don't have a viral load...you don't have hepatitis C.  

[flawless123]

Thanks for the info!!! Yes the doctor told me that i have to do the test again after 6 months. I just afraid that i will pass this to my kids and husband if we all have a small cuts

Will do the viral load test again next week .. So finger crossed!!

[dontworry_behappy1]

You have tested positive for Hepatitis C antibodies.   What that means is you were "exposed" to Hepatitis C.   It doesn't mean you have hepatitis C.  

This is why

20-25% who are exposed to Hepatitis C clear the virus on their own.  They don't have a viral load and will continue to test positive for Hepatitis C for the rest of their life.   But they don't accrual have Hepatitis C.

If you test positive for Hepatitis C you will need to follow up with another blood test to see if you have a viral load.  If you have a viral load only then is it confirmed you have Hepatitis C.

You can't infect another person if you don't have a viral load.  Because you don't have hep C.  Hepatitis C is passed by blood.  So till you get a viral load test keep your personal items to yourself.  Razors, toothbrushes, nail clippers etc.  It's a good practice to have regardless if you have hep c or not.

You haven't confirmed you have Hepatitis C.

Best to you

[flawless123]

No.. Just the first test anti hcv reactive

[dontworry_behappy1]

Sorry..  wrong answer. hit post by mistake.  Do you have a viral load?

[dontworry_behappy1]

No!