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- Ans: In general, a negative result means that no antibodies were detected, while a positive result means that antibodies were found in your blood.
- Ans: The Anti-HCV test is a diagnostic tool used to detect the presence of antibodies against the Hepatitis C virus in the blood. It is done through a simple blood test and can determine if an individual has been infected with HCV at some point in their life.
- Ans: A positive result means that your body has been exposed to Hepatitis C at some point in your life and that you have developed antibodies against the virus. However, it doesn't necessarily mean that you are currently infected with the virus.
- Ans: The full form of HCV is an antibody to hepatitis C virus".
- Ans: Pregnant women should be screened for Hepatitis C during their prenatal visits. If left untreated, maternal infection can lead to vertical transmission (transmission from mother to child).
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