Is hepatitis c inherited?
My grandmother has a lot of health problems, and one of them is hepatitis C. Is hepatitis C something that can be inherited from parents or grandparents?
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4 months ago
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Oh, I completely panicked about this once, thinking it might run in the family. But no, it's not inherited! It's a viral infection, you get it from exposure to the virus, not from your parents' genes. Such a relief to know!
5 months ago
Nah, it's not inherited like my family's love for biryani! Hepatitis C is a virus, you pick it up, it's not in your DNA from birth. Good thing we can control exposure, unlike controlling our cravings!
5 months ago
Inherited? No, thankfully! My family passed down my bad sleep habits, not viruses. Hep C is a virus you catch, not one that's in your genes. Less to worry about, right?
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4 months ago
I was researching this too, and from what I found, no, Hepatitis C is not inherited. It's a viral infection that spreads through blood, not genetics. Good to get accurate info on these things.
5 months ago
Definitely not inherited. It's a virus you acquire, usually through blood exposure. So, while you might inherit your nose from your mom, you won't inherit Hepatitis C. Focus on prevention and proper hygiene.