How To Get Rid Of Hepatitis

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Hepatitis: Overview

What Is Hepatitis? Hepatitis means an inflammation, or swelling, of the liver. Viruses can cause hepatitis. Alcohol, drugs (including prescription medications), or poisons can also cause hepatitis. So can opportunistic infections such as Mycobacterium avium complex (MAC, see Fact Sheet 514 ) or Cytomegalovirus (CMV, see Fact Sheet 504 ). Hepatitis is a very common disease. It can affect people even if their immune systems are healthy....

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How long does it take to get rid of Hep B

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Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

I will assume that you are asking about clearing hepatitis B after new infection...If your Hepatitis B surface antigen is reactive six months into infection, I would be concerned about the development of chronic infection.... Read more »

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 »

Hepatitis B

Hi, My brother is taking treatment for Hepatitis B. 2 years back he found that. Is there any chance to get rid of hepatitis completely...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Treatment of HBV leads to viral suppression - not cure.... Read more »

Chronic vs. "Acute Hepatitis B"

Hi! I'm a 17 year old male, I was infected with Hepatitis B through a needle at the doctors office at about the age of about 6. Since I was little I tough it was like a regular flu( or something similar ). My mom told me that i got rid of...

Response from Erik Glenn, M.A.

Chicago Black Gay Mens Caucus

Thanks for your question,It sounds like you no longer have Hepatitis B. I would check with your mom just to make sure though that she meant you got rid of the hepatitis as in "cleared your system" as opposed to "the symptoms went... Read more »

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Periodo ventana de la hepatitis b y c

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hola quiero saber cuanto es el periodo ventana de la hepatitis b y de la hepatitis c con tecnicas de busqueda de anticuerpos no de adn, quiero saber cuandoes definitivo el examen de hepatitis b y c con la tecnica de anticuerpos. Read more »

periodo ventana en coinfeccion hepatitis c??

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