Human Testing Hepatitis

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FDA Approves First Nucleic Acid Test (NAT) System to Screen Whole Blood Donors for Infections With Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) and Hepatitis C Virus (HCV)

The Food and Drug Administration has licensed the first nucleic acid test (NAT) system intended for screening donors of whole blood and blood components intended for use in transfusion. This test system can simultaneously detect the presence of HIV... Read more »

Chinese Scientists Begin Human Trial of Chemical Compound to Treat HIV, Hepatitis B

Scientists in China have begun human trials of a chemical compound designed to treat HIV/AIDS and hepatitis B, China Daily reports. The compound, 1,5-DCQA, is extracted from a Chinese herb called Inula britannic , and initial research indicates... Read more »

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Finally, Progress Against a Silent Killer; Brand New Treatment for Hepatitis C Increases Importance of Getting Tested

"Last week, the US Department of Health and Human Services, along with members of Congress, unveiled a detailed action plan for dealing with America's epidemic of viral hepatitis. And Friday marked the beginning of a new era for the treatment of... Read more »

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Testing after PEP - Peculiar concerns (HEPATITIS C AND DELAYED HIV SEROCONVERSION, 2011) (APTIMA - HIV-1 RNA QUALITATIVE ASSAY, 2011) (p24 ANTIGEN TESTING, 2011)

Dear Doctor FauscinoWith my apologies if some of the questions below seem repetitive. I hope I do not upset you. There are some matters below that are somewhat distinct and I am hopeful you can add some additional clarity and/or confirmation to....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,No apology is necessary. I've answered so may questions in this forum over the years that greater than 99% of the questions I respond to on a daily basis I've already addressed (many multiple times). Responding to your specific... Read more »

Anti body test for hepatitis c positive once symptoms start

Hello, I was just wondering if it is true that once you start to have symptoms of hepatitis c, if you have an antibody test it will be positive if you have it?? Thanks!...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

In acute hepatitis C, in the earliest stages, the virus can be present and antibodies may not have yet formed. So I would not rule out the possibility of acute HCV infection based on symptoms without an antibody response. I would check for a HCV RNA... Read more »

(1)CDC standards for needlesticks? (2)regarding needlesticks, how can you get the needle apparatus fluid residue tested for HIV, hepatitis and any other suspected ID's?

I am a health care professional. Our hospital has a contridicting policy that states that after a needle stick from a patient, we and the patient are to be tested for HIV. If the patient is in fact HIV positive, then a viral load is to be done. Only...

Response from Rick Sowadsky, M.P.H.

Nevada State Health Division AIDS Program

Hi. Thank you for your questions.Many of the guidelines for needlestickexposures to HIV have already been address in the question, "Are there rapidPCR, P24 antigen, viral culture or other rapid tests for suspicious needlesticks?", dated... Read more »

human bite (HUMAN BITE 2010)

About 1 month I got bitten by my assitant and he is hiv positive, my finger only bled due to me pulling my hand and my skin tore on my finger he had no bleeding gums or sores in his mouth, I'm terrified, what is my risk....

Response from Robert J. Frascino, M.D.

The Robert James Frascino AIDS Foundation

Hello,See below.Dr. BobI'm HIV+ and an infant bit my face, risky for the infant? (HUMAN BITE, 2010) May 26, 2010Hello Dr. Bob,Although I am well educated on HIV risk and transmission, a recent incident has me very concerned. A little history,... Read more »

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Sexually transmitted diseases. TB. Hepatitis.

Posted by dsaklad, 1 Reply

When getting tested it's a good idea to get tested for
a. sexually transmitted diseases,
pharyngeal throat... Read more »

Ventana de Hepatitis

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

Otra pregunta que creo que no est planteada en este foro y considero de vital importancia:

-De cuanto tiempo es el periodo ventana de la Hepatitis?

Muchas Gracias THE BODY! Read more »

ALL HUMAN BLOOD TESTS HIV POSITIVE !

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

ALL human blood tests HIV positive. THat's why it has to be diluter 51 times just for an antibody test.
The disclaimer on the ELISA, The Western Blot, and the Viral Load Test:
"There is NO RECOGNIZED STANDARD for detecting the absence or presence of... Read more »

Hepatitis risk

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

unprotected sex with man with homemade tattoos and professional tattoos. What do I do? Read more »

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