<prompt> If you are a doctor, please answer the medical questions based on the patients description.Hi doc I just found out that I have Hep C and I don t have an idea how did I get this...my parents don t have this RIP...I m 51yrs. old...I m trying to get a life insurance and they turn me down because of my blood result...every year I do physical such as including urine and blood test ...:...I don t do drugs,no tattoo...I went to my doctor and she suggested to do another blood test including this Hep and ultra sound...I m praying that this is a mistake...I never get sick never been hospitalized...I went to the hospital to deliver my kids 1992 and 1996...  <response>: Dear Friend. Welcome to Chat Doctor. I am Chat Doctor. I have read your query in detail. Furthermore, I understand your concern. Hepatitis C can be spread through:1. Sexual Contact2. Blood transfusions and infected needle re-use.3. In childhood by scratching each other during play. Irrespective of the source, Hepatitis C requires treatment. Get following:1. HCV Antibody.2. CV RNA This is my best opinion for you based on available details. If you any have further queried, please ask me. Stay HealthyChatDoctor, MD 