Hep C Subtypes

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hepc 1a

explain 1(a)type and treatment viralload 8mil...

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

Stanford University, School of Medicine

There are several subtypes of HCV. There are usually expressed as numbers and letters and this is based on the RNA sequence of the virus. Subtype 1 or 1a is one of the most common types in the US. Treatment is usually with an injectable form of... Read more »

Types and Stages of Hep-C. What are they ?

What is Type-II, Stage-II?Explain what this means. I have this diagnosis and I have done the... Read more »

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hiv &hep

Is HEP B AND C, considered a stronger virus then HIV. I've read that HEP B & C survives... Read more »

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Hep Coinfection? Gman?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

I have a quick question I would love to get some knowledgeable people's help on. I had protected sex with a prostitute where the condom broke. I got really sick about three weeks later (bad night sweats and extreme fatigue and other symptoms!). I... Read more »

dear people please tell me if im mad.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

since my exposure in june 23 or possibly july14.
ive been testing since august01.
august 01 viral load testBDNA......NEG
SEPT 01 VIRAL LOAD PCR...........NEG
OCTOBER 01 ANTIBODY NEG.
NOV.......NO..TEST.
DEC ANTIBODY NEG
JAN ANTIBODY NEG
FEB ANTIBODY NEG
MAR... Read more »

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