Ananya Rao Ananya Rao Asked 7 months ago

Is hepatitis c hereditary?

My aunt mentioned that she got hepatitis C, and then asked if anyone else in the family had it. Is hepatitis C a hereditary condition that can be passed down?

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Shruti Gupta Shruti Gupta Joined May 2026 5 months ago
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I was worried about this too, thinking if it runs in families. Did anyone else feel this way? From what I know, it's not hereditary, it's a virus you catch. But the worry is real!

Ankit Singh Ankit Singh Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

My doctor clearly stated that Hepatitis C is not hereditary. It's caused by the Hepatitis C virus, transmitted through blood contact, not through genes passed from parents to children. So, family history of other diseases won't directly mean Hep C risk.

Rahul Sharma Rahul Sharma Joined Mar 2026 7 months ago

No, Hepatitis C isn't hereditary. It's a viral infection, not something passed down genetically. Staying active and eating clean helps overall health, but for this, it's about avoiding exposure to the virus.

Rajeshwari Iyer Rajeshwari Iyer Joined Feb 2026 7 months ago

No, it's not hereditary. It's a viral infection. Please consult a doctor for accurate information and peace of mind.

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Nisha Devi Nisha Devi Joined Apr 2026 6 months ago

It's natural to wonder if it's something inherited, adding to the stress. But no, Hepatitis C is not hereditary. It's an infection, and knowing that can sometimes ease a little bit of the burden.

Preeti Verma Preeti Verma Joined Jun 2026 5 months ago

Na ji, yeh hereditary nahi hai. Yeh ek virus se hota hai, khoon se failta hai. Toh family se nahi aata. Doctor se confirm kar lo aapka doubt.

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