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Frequently-asked Questions about Hepatitis
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How long after exposure to HCV does it take to test positive?
Anti-HCV (the antibody to hepatitis C) can be found in 7-out-of-10 persons when symptoms begin, and in about 9-out-of-10 persons within 3 months after symptoms begin. However, it is important to note that many persons who have hepatitis C have no symptoms.
It is possible to find HCV within 1-to-2-weeks after being infected with the virus.