Hep C Precautions

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famliy member has hep c

My sister-in-law has HepC, had she was pregant when she found-out, and there is a possiblity, that her son could have it. My question is that I watch him during the day, I would like to know, some of the risk, that I am taking, I also have a child...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

The risk of infection to the baby during delivery is low in non HIV parents;probably less than 5%.When babies are infected they usually have a very benign hepatitis.The only risk that you may have is from blood contact.This means, that the only... Read more »

HIV vs. HCV pre-employment blood testing

Hi, I'm a med/surg traveling agency nurse. I carry my own indep. insurance my agency carries... Read more »

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Hep C-1A

I'm currently 54 Years old, a year agoI was diagnosed with Hep-C, started taking Rivabirin one... Read more »

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Add your story Personal stories in this guide Contributors People with direct experience of HIV and hepatitis coinfection, have written much of this guide. Their storie are included here, and cover dealing with a second diagnosis,... Read more »

This Month in HIV: Update on Hepatitis C/HIV Coinfection

Welcome to This Month in HIV. I'm Terri Wilder . This month's topic is HIV and hepatitis C coinfection. Up to one third of people with HIV are estimated to also have hepatitis C, and living with both viruses is no picnic. The good news is that,... Read more »

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