What does a negative hepatitis C antibody test mean?

Patient's question:

Five years ago, I had my ears pierced. Five years later, when I donated blood, they said I had HCV antibodies. Later, I went to the hospital for a thorough check-up and was told my HCV antibodies were negative. Do I have hepatitis C?

Doctor's answer:

It is recommended that you check again, as careful inspections can sometimes also have errors! Currently, hepatitis C is not confirmed. In your two careful inspections, one of them was incorrect, or your hepatitis C may have been cured without treatment! It is recommended that you check again to confirm! The daily treatment for hepatitis C patients mainly involves taking medication. Patients can use many oral medications, combined with various vitamins, and pay attention to their diet, eating light, thin, and soft foods.

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