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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 »

Hepatitis Question

Posted by Anonymous

Hi everyone. I recently had a battery of tests done for STDs. I tested negative for everything (including HIV) except Hepatitis B. (I know this is an HIV board, but I can't find any info on HepB on the web)
So to anyone who also has HepB....what is... Read more »

co-infection

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Does anyone have a clue about the possibilities for a simultanious hepatitis-b/hiv co-infection? Would a simultanious infection have any effect on symptoms?

My symptoms:
- after 4 weeks - very small rash on left cheek (for 3 weeks). Slightly reddish... Read more »

i am a prostitute.

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I am a prostitute and don't know my status.
In this country where i work, nobody has to check and us professionals are left alone if we mind our business. But reading so much about aids and stuff, i feel i should get tested.But then if i come out... Read more »

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... Read more »

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Truvada & HepB (not HIV+)

I have cirrosis of the liver due to chronic HepB but am not HIV positive. Recently I was put on Truvada to treat the HepB but all the sources I have found including Truvada's manufacturer's website state it is not approved for HepB in...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

This is an interesting question. I agree that the information on combination therapy for patients with HBV infection is limited. Truvada contains two active HBV agents - emtricitabine and tenofovir. Your physician may have wanted to treat you with... Read more »

pml, hiv, hepB and C co-infections

My husband was diagnosed with hep B and C as well as Hiv over 20 years ago, as a teen. He tried AZT drugs briefly, but gave them up many years ago. Two years ago, he was diagnosed with PML as well as a Hiv infection in his brain. His count was 75 at...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

It is difficult to give much helpful information since your husband's care is quite complex and I don't know all the details. A few general comments I can make are related to hepatitis B. There are several medications for HIV that also... Read more »

Please Help! Testing info

Dear Dr. DieterichI was hoping you might be able to help with testing info for HBV. I had an incident with a person of unknown HepB status 9 days ago. I am very upset about this and would like to know as soon as possible whether or not I have...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

First thing you should do is get vaccinated for HBV now! It might help. The HBV DNA by PCR would not likely be elevated until at least 3 weeks or so after infection. The chances of infection are relatively low. You should also get tested for HIV... Read more »

what is a true life expectancy?

i am a 43-year old male who was diagnosed with hp-b & hiv 3 1/2 years ago.my stats are undetectable,and all blood levels are well above normal.i take all meds as directed,and see my provider every 3 months.given this info,will i live a normal...

Response from Gerald Pierone, M.D.

AIDS Research and Treatment Center of the Treasure Coast

Yes, someone with access to medications who is adherent to therapy and is doing well will continue to do well and should have a normal long-term survival.... Read more »

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