Hep C Exposure

[DA SWO]

Someone has Hep C exposure; How long from exposure to symptom appearing?

I've googled and can't find anything.

 

[x SF med]

Exposure in an of itself may not bring about the disease state/symptoms, but it could make the pt test positive for exposure.

Here is a good link with what I think are the answers you're looking for - short answer is 1-6 months after introduction of the pathogen into the bloodstream.

Here is the CDC "ABC's of Hepatitis" information sheet.

 

[policemedic]

How did the exposure occur? Not all contacts with HCV are likely to result in seroconversion.

 

[Muppet]

You ok SOWT?

F.M.

 

[DA SWO]

How did the exposure occur? Not all contacts with HCV are likely to result in seroconversion.

Guy got sent to a local (Saudi) Dentist and the symptoms showed up 8-12 months later.