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Info on Hep B treatment?

Posted by shannon

Hey ya'll!
My friend, David, is going to start Pegasys to treat his Hep B this week. I have read some scary stuff about the side effects.
has anyone got any experience to share or any advice about handling it?
Thanks,
Shannon Read more »

Info on Pegasys

Posted by shannon, 1 Reply

Need some help/ info abt Hepatitis B Anti Body

Posted by bstnguy25, 2 Replies

Hi everyone,

I sort of need it a help with regards my recent hepatitis B lab test.
I have been poz since 2006, in Dec 2010 i started my antiviral treatment. I am currently taking stocrin and kivexa. Since then, my viral load has been undetectable and... Read more »

Need to know some info

Posted by Anonymous, 5 Replies

The love of my life just recently got back in touch with me after 5 years. He has let me know that he is HIV pos with HEP C and B. I would like to find someone to chat with about this...I have so many questions. I still love him and am still willing... Read more »

Anyone Know About HepB Coinfection Stuff?

Posted by shannon, 1 Reply

Hey everyone!
I am trying to find out what 356 MILLION copies of HBV DNA means in the absence of other liver information. It sounds awfully high, but David is looking and feeling fine, so could it just be that in spite of a high VL his liver is... Read more »

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inconsistancies in info for hep c

Ive been reading your responces to numerous questions, and have noticed alot of inconsistancies when it comes to your replies. I have been tested for hep c and b and hiv and sipholis (not sure if thats the spelling). What i want to know...is ..how...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

All of you please forget about the dried blood thing! It is not a realistic possibility. You in particular need to forget about this guy and all his issues and move on in your life. Everyone is fine. When you go in for regular physical exams just... Read more »

need basic info on hiv ,hep c

I have a friend that has hiv and hep c .I know very little about either one .How is it transmitted our my children in the house? Where do i start to look for info?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Both are bloodborne infections and are no real risk to your children. Only blood is infectious. HIV is a sexually transmitted disease and safe sex is the best way to avoid it. This site has a huge amount of information on both diseases. DTD... Read more »

Hepatitis C genotype info

I have recently been diagnosed with Hep C and would like to know how the genotype is determined; and why is the prognosis different depending on the genotype?...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hepatitis C genotyping is performed on a blood sample, using similar methods that are used for PCR tests of HCV levels. Genotypes are predictive of the likelihood of sustained virological response for all interferon-based treatments. Genotype 1,... Read more »

Conflicting Info

DTD - great work! Diagnosed with Hep C this year. HCV RNA Quant = 2,129,500. HCV Subtypr = 1b. Age 48. My gastroenterologist indicated no need to perform liver biopsy. Says 99 of time, derives same information he gets from specialty blood...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

The sustained response rate (cure rate) for all genotypes entering the pegylated interferon studies (with ribavirin) ranges from 52-54%. For Genotype 1 patients it is still around 40%. That is a pretty good chance, if you ask me. There are other... Read more »

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