Does Having Hep Mean I Have Hiv

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Hep C or Hiv What does this mean

triglycerides 197, hdl 34, hdl cholesterol 19 (15-25) average risk chol hdl ratio 5.38 ave risk ldl chol 110 hilymphs 52.3 hi 12.0-48.0 polys 34.4 lo 36.0 -78.0 wbc 8.49 platelet 197 rbc 4.90 mpv 9.9 psa 3rd gen 0.732 tsh 4.730 hi 0.27-4.2 uiv/ml...

Response from Mark Holodniy, M.D., F.A.C.P., C.I.C.

Stanford University, School of Medicine

I don't see the actual results for either test.... Read more »

Confused after reading some Hep C and HIV answers and questions!(HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION, 2010)

Hi, Doctor, I had written to you previously and made a donation of $50, all I could afford, sorry.... Read more »

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D. »

Follow-up Question about Hep C and HIV Coinfection (DELAYED SEROCONVERSION: HIV and Hepatitis C coinfection 2009)

Dear Dr. Bob,Thank you for your prompt response. I will be making a donation at... Read more »

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When exposed to HIV you are exposed HEP also?

Posted by Anonymous

I heard this is true because most people with HIV are coinfected with Hep. This means that the window period is at least 6 months, right? Anyway, if you have more questions go to www.aidsmeds.com and FEAR of HIV forum. Ask them the window period fo... Read more »

Hep B and HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If I am a non-converter for Hep B immunization, does it mean that HIV will take longer to convert if it is in me?

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HIV and Hep. B

Posted by CountTheStars, 1 Reply

I recently tested positive and I was vaccinated against Hep. B years ago. Does this mean that I am considered to have Hep. B as far as drug reactions are concerned since the antibodies are present in my system because of the vaccination? Read more »

hep b and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

unprotected sex left me with ab std which was treated and hep b. 6 weeks later i had all the symptoms nght sweats, fever, itching hands and feet, swollen glands, on and off for over 2 months. have been tested every month negative for 6 months. does... Read more »

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