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Why is my Visa Rejected Despite Being Cured of HCV?
13 years ago I was affected with HCV but after treatment I was cured and my PCR is Negative till now. But when I go for Visa Medical they rejected my visa immediately because antibodies are always positive in my Blood Elisa
General Physician
Answered on 11th Mar '24
People who have had a HCV infection can have Elisa positive antibodies even when they have been successfully treated as PCR tests have a negative result. It is advisable to consult specialist for infectious diseases.
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