How To Treat Hep A

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Exposed to HEP C treated for HEP B

Hi, I have tested positive for HEP B back in October of 2002 and I received the first of 2 immunization shots from a local clinic, I will receive the second one in April 2003. In my investigation of how I might have contracted the disease I found my...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Absulutely get tested for HCV. I am assuming that you are getting the HAV vaccine since you have HBV already. HCV is not well transmitted heterosexually, but is quite commonly transmitted between gay men. Get tested and get evaluated for treatment... Read more »

post treating hep c

Dear dr. what are the rules following treatment of hep c. my dr. has just let me go and has done no... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

Stopping HIV meds while treating hep A?

I have recently contracted Hep A. My physician recommends that I stop my meds, but I already feel... Read more »

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D. »

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U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Australia: "Treat Drug Users" to Cut Hep C Rates

The number of Australian injecting drug users with hepatitis C virus could be reduced by half if IDUs were included in treatment programs, according to health experts. Researchers from the Melbourne-based Burnet Institute also contend that reducing... Read more »

Broad-Spectrum Antivirals: The Future of HIV Treatment?

Could a single drug be used to treat a variety of viruses -- potentially all viruses, including HIV? At least three novel approaches are being worked on to create such a drug, also known as a broad-spectrum antiviral. Broad-spectrum drugs already... Read more »

Investigational Hep C Drug Shows Good Results

Janssen Pharmaceuticals reported high levels of sustained virologic response (SVR) in study participants using its investigational hepatitis C medication simeprevir (TMC435). The once-daily pill was given with pegylated interferon (PEG-IFN) and... Read more »

CROI's Hep C Treatment News

The revolution of treatment development with direct acting agents against hepatitis C virus (HCV) is moving faster than a speeding bullet. As it once was for treatment development of HIV, it is dramatic. Thus, one of many reasons to attend the 19th... Read more »

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Info on Hep B treatment?

Posted by shannon

Hey ya'll!
My friend, David, is going to start Pegasys to treat his Hep B this week. I have read some scary stuff about the side effects.
has anyone got any experience to share or any advice about handling it?
Thanks,
Shannon Read more »

hep b and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

unprotected sex left me with ab std which was treated and hep b. 6 weeks later i had all the symptoms nght sweats, fever, itching hands and feet, swollen glands, on and off for over 2 months. have been tested every month negative for 6 months. does... Read more »

hep b and hiv

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

unprotected oral sex semen was mixed with blood( i think he slept with a hooker) gave me gonnorhea which was treated and hep b. i have had all the symptoms of ars, night sweats, fever, swollen glands, swollen throat, itchinhands and feet. i have... Read more »

I have a co-infection;HIV, and HEP-C.

Posted by stevepalma, 1 Reply

I found out that i had this co-infection(hiv,hep-c) in 2002.My doctor says that it is very hard to treat,however with sticking to my meds;this includes hiv meds, and interferon,i now have the hep-c under control after 30 weeks of a 48 week... Read more »

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