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my doctor said my hep c count is 18 milliion, what does that mean?
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- MegLv 57 years agoFavorite Answer
Hep C count is referring to what they call your "viral load." Viral load is the number of viruses you have per unit of your blood (it's usually per 1mL of blood, I believe). 18 million is fairly high. I'm surprised your doctor gave you this information with no other guidance -- I would recommend making another appointment with your doctor and asking them this very question.
Two new medications for Hep C that are very promising and very effective were just approved by the FDA last year (Olysio (simeprevir) and Sovaldi (sofosbuvir)). Ask your doctor about a treatment plan and take good care of yourself!
- Country GIRLLv 77 years ago
Hepatitis C, What Is Viral Load?
www.hepatitiscentral.com/hcv/whatis/vl.html
This should help you if want to read it
