Hep B And Pregnancy

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husband has hepB, can I become pregnant

hi,I am trying to become pregnant, but am worried that my 3rd shot of hep B vaccine is due after 4 months. I would like to put the vaccine off but my husband is suffering from Hep B so I am not sure if I will be safe.Also, he is currently taking...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

It depends on the result of your husband's HBV DNA. If it is undectqble then he is unlikely to transmit the virus. However if he is not then you are not 100% safe. I would wait until you get your third shot and check your antibody level and his... Read more »

Pregnancy liver problem

I am concerned about a condition I had in my last pregnancy that caused me to itch severly. My... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

HIV+ HBV+ & Pregnancy

Wonder if you can help me - I am HIV+ (Cd4 650 VL 3000 no meds) and my partner is also HIV+ (CD4... Read more »

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Sexuality Information and Education Council of the United States

The Truth About STDs

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

A Comprehensive Immunization Strategy to Eliminate Transmission of Hepatitis B Virus Infection in the United States

Please note: An erratum has been published for this article. To view the erratum, please click here . Summary This report is the first of a two-part statement from the Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) that updates the... Read more »

Guide to Hepatitis B for People Living With HIV

For Martin Delaney Introduction Section 1: First Questions Section 2: Transmission and Prevention Section 3: Natural History Section 4: HBV Disease Progression and the Impact of HIV Coinfection Section 5: Diagnostics Section 6: HBV... Read more »

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Tratamiento para Hepatitis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hola a todos, investigando en red, he encontrado que existe cura para la hepatitis b, que consiste en vacunar a la persona en tres oportunidades en diferentes momentos.
Quisiera que me digan si hay vacunas para la hepatitis a, y para la hepatitis c. Read more »

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