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Hepatitis C Prevention, Transmission and Testing => Am I Infected? => Topic started by: Proudgmma on December 14, 2014, 12:55:21 pm
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Hello Lucinda,
I have a question concerning the virus and it's ability to live outside the body. I have read on this site and on others comments made about the virus being able to survive up to 6 weeks outside of the body.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov), the hepatitis c virus can only live up to 4 days.
I'm hoping you can clear this up for me as I am writing a book about my journey to wellness and want my readers to have the correct information.
Blessings,
Pam
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Hello Lucinda,
I have a question concerning the virus and it's ability to live outside the body. I have read on this site and on others comments made about the virus being able to survive up to 6 weeks outside of the body.
According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC.gov), the hepatitis c virus can only live up to 4 days.
I'm hoping you can clear this up for me as I am writing a book about my journey to wellness and want my readers to have the correct information.
Blessings,
Pam
You might find this article interesting:
http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mt/archives/2012/02/hepatitis_c_sur.html (http://www.hepatitiscentral.com/mt/archives/2012/02/hepatitis_c_sur.html)
or http://www.natap.org/2013/HCV/012213_02.htm (http://www.natap.org/2013/HCV/012213_02.htm)
I am sure Lucinda may have some additional resources.
Mel
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Appreciate the info as it confirms what I already knew.
Blessings