Is hepatitis c genetic?
My family has a history of certain health conditions, and I was wondering if hepatitis C is something that can be genetic. Does it run in families?
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4 months ago
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Nahi beti, jahan tak mujhe pata hai, yeh khoon se failta hai, ghar ki bimari jaisa nahi hai. Lekin doctor se ek baar pooch lena, woh sabse accha batayenge.
6 months ago
Nope, not genetic. It's a viral infection. You get it from the virus, not your parents' genes. Simple as that.
6 months ago
No, it's not genetic. My family has no history of it, and I got it from a blood exposure incident. It's a viral infection, not something you inherit. Get tested if you have any doubts.
6 months ago
No, it's not genetic, it's a virus you can contract. I ignored symptoms once and it cost me. So please, if you're worried, get a proper checkup. Don't assume anything.
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5 months ago
No, Hepatitis C is not a genetic disease. It's caused by the Hepatitis C virus (HCV) and is transmitted primarily through blood-to-blood contact. Family history won't predict it, but exposure to the virus will. Always consult a medical professional for accurate information.
5 months ago
Hepatitis C is not genetic like thyroid issues can sometimes run in families. It's caused by a virus. Regular tests and proper doctor follow-up are important for any health concern, this one especially.