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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Hep C?

Adult daughter’s (D.O.B. 12/27//70), primary care dr. Dx’d & then Rx’d her 7 mos. ago for mono. Albeit, Dx, per dr. resolved w/ anti-biotics effectively. However, as a pre-caution, daughter should continue prescribed Rx’s during her imminent travel abroad until her return to U.S. Apparently, blood lab report concluded positive anti-body reaction to Hep C w/ virus classified as inactive). Asked her to scan Lab report to me but she said she doesn’’t have possession of irl
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Hello,
I understand your concern.
I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you.

Hepatitis C is very notorious for chronicity. In your daughters case this has happened also. Though it is inactive but gone in phase of chronicity. I advice you to continue your treatment and periodically measures the chronicity and phase of hepatitis C.

I will be glad to answer your further query.
Thank you for your contact to health care magic.
Wish you a best health.
Thank you,
Dr Arun Tank.
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What Precautions Should Be Taken For Hep C?

Hello, I understand your concern. I am Dr Arun Tank, Infectious diseases specialists, responding to you. Hepatitis C is very notorious for chronicity. In your daughters case this has happened also. Though it is inactive but gone in phase of chronicity. I advice you to continue your treatment and periodically measures the chronicity and phase of hepatitis C. I will be glad to answer your further query. Thank you for your contact to health care magic. Wish you a best health. Thank you, Dr Arun Tank.