Hepatitis Sickness

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Frequently Asked Questions About Hepatitis

What is Hepatitis? What is the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C? What are the signs and symptoms of active Hepatitis infection? Is there a vaccine, treatment, or a cure for Hepatitis? Where can I get Hepatitis A and B vaccines? How can I avoid getting Hepatitis? How can I learn more about Hepatitis? What is Hepatitis? Hepatitis means "inflammation of the liver". There are seven known types of...

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curious (SEXUAL TRANSMISSION OF HEPATITIS C)(HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION)(CURE FOR HIV)

Hey Dr. Frascino,First off, thanks for everything you do. Your hard work and dedication to all of us who need answers doesnt go unnoticed. You are a great person.I have a couple of questions.What is your oppinion on hepatitis c as an STD. Ive heard...

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hi,1.I've discussed the sexual transmission of hepatitis C many times in this forum. Check the archives! As an example, I'll reprint below some information form the archives pertaining to this topic. 2.If someone is infected with several... Read more »

Can you get sick from sewer exposure if already vaccinated?

Can you get sick from sewer exposure if you are already vaccinated for Hepatitis?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

You can check you antibodies to the vaccine to be certain that you are protected (eg, to make certain that your vaccines worked). This would be reasonable for someone who has ongoing exposure - like a sewer worker.... Read more »

worried sick...literally

I had a possible exposure to HBV/HIV/HCV through a syringe that was possibly unclean. I flushed it with hot water from the tap 4X. I have tested negative for all at 9 days then negative for all at 37 days. I will be re-tested again after 6 months....

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

From a needle stick the chances of infection are approximately 30% for hepatitis B, 3% for hepatitis C and .3% for HIV. There are no data for sexual exposures. Washing the needle is not a good idea, do not share! Stay safe! DTD... Read more »

Hep B Testing - Worried Sick!

I have a question about hep b and this has been worrying me alot - I am negative for both HbsAg and AntiHbc IgG and IgM and showed antihbs levels at 97.9 - question is..is this enough to rule out that i dont have hep b? I heard that these...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

You have serologic evidence of past hepatitis B immunization which worked well. You are protected from infection.... Read more »

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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 »

Hepatitis B and C

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

Searching for some info here I became aware about the possibility of being infected with other things apart from HIV. I have some questions that are not well answered here or in another sites.

What are the possibilities of being infected with... Read more »

Please help me, I am very sick...

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Hello,
I am from Russia, so I am sorry for my English. Please let me know what do you think. On the end of the June I had unprotected vaginal sex with the woman, when I was on vacation on seashore. 5 weeks after(or little bit less, on 1st of... Read more »

What's the point...... sick of being sick

Posted by Anonymous, 7 Replies

I think I have lost my desire to keep fighting this disease. I am always tired and the meds make me sick.

My viral load is 30k and my cd4's are around 300... but I am just tired of it. I have was diagnosed in 97 and started feeling ill around the... Read more »

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