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Autoimmune Hepatitis Support
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Ask the Experts
autoimmune hepatitisis autoimmune hepatitis genetic or hereditary ...
Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.
Tufts University School of Medicine
It is suspected that some patients may have a genetic predisposition, but it is not known for sure. There are two types of autoimmune hepatitis. One can develop in people of any age. The other type, usually develops in only girls or young women and...
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Autoimmune hepatitisDear Dr Dieterich,I am not so sure if you are the right specialist about this topic, but i need... Read more »Autoimmune HepatitisMy sister is a 27 year old mother of 3. Her health seems to worsen after each birth. She was... Read more »
Articles
New Theory Suggests How Hepatitis C May Cause Rare Immune DiseaseOf the hepatitis alphabet, the C variant may be the nastiest. In 1990, researchers observed that most patients with hepatitis C also develop a rare autoimmune disease called mixed cryoglobulinemia, a condition that frequently leads to cancer,... Read more »
Hepatitis C Treatment TodayThe decision to start treatment for hepatitis C must be shared by doctor and patient, and everyone with a chronic hep C infection should be evaluated for treatment. But since the treatment can cause difficult side effects, and is less effective in... Read more »
Recommendations for Those on the Frontline Against Hepatitis CNOTE: NIH Consensus Statements are prepared by a non-advocate, non-Federal panel of experts, based on (1) presentations by investigators working in areas relevant to the consensus questions during a 2-day public session; (2) questions and... Read more »
Britain Boosts Funds for Hepatitis C-Infected PatientsOn Monday, Britain's government announced it will provide more support for patients infected with hepatitis C virus through state health services in the 1970s and 1980s. Approximately £100 million to £130 million (US $159 million to $203 million)... Read more »
Connect With Others
hepatitis and swollen nodes?
Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies
does hep cause swollen lymph nodes?
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Any other guys out there had Hepatitis-B??
Posted by MarkyMark, 9 Replies
I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has also gone through this and i have no one to talk to, I feel sooo alone and stressed out over this entire episode, I am hoping...
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HIV & Hepatitis Treatment Educator
Posted by Anonymous
HIV & Hepatitis Treatment Educator NATAP is a non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 Federal tax status. Its mission is to educate individuals about HIV and hepatitis treatment as well as to advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS. NATAP... Read more » Hepatitis C and Coinfection
Posted by statusCunknown, 1 Reply
Hi, I'm new to this board and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself.My name is Shari and I am not infected with HIV, (this by shear luck only). I AM infected with Hepatitis C and the virus has caused severe damage to my liver. Over 5... Read more »
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