A 60-year-old man was screened for hepatitis C, and the results of the anti-HCV was positive. This finding means:
A) he was vaccinated, and immunity is present.
B) he has a current infection.
C) he has a previous infection.
D) he has a previous or current infection.

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The presence of anti-HCV antibodies indicates that the person has been exposed to the hepatitis C virus at some point. It does not differentiate between a current or past infection, so further testing is needed to determine if the infection is active.

A 60-Year-Old Man Was Screened for Hepatitis C, and the Results