I Have Hep C And Have Been Exposed To Tb

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long term hep-c

My situation is this; I am a 43 yer old male and was likely exposed to hep-c app. 25 years ago (massive transfusions)and the virus wasn't discovered until last year during a routine physical. My viral load is low (90k to 130k)activity in my...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

There will be better treatments for hepatitis C in the future but probably about 3-5 years away.I would discuss with your doctor as to whether he or she thinks you should consider "maintenance" therapy with low dose of interferon. This is... Read more »

hepc

was exposed to hep c on 8-16-05 had flu like illness on 9-8-05. eyes turned yellow and urine was... Read more »

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

Symptoms of hep-C or Hiv

After a high-risk exposure with a person of unknown HIV status, I had an elisa taken 10 weeks... Read more »

Response from Keith Henry, M.D. »

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hiv and hepc

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

it has been 6 months since exposure started having diarrhea and
all my lymph nodes in my breast and under arm are swollen
soreness in my back. my stomach keeps burning. had ars 3 weeks
after exposure lymphadenopathy but it didnt hurt but my throat
was... Read more »

HIV and HEP-C co-infection

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

i know this might sound like a stupid question but is it possible to pick up both HIV and HEP-C from one unprotected, penis/vaginal sexual encounter ? and if so, can this cause problems with an HIV test at 3 months ? co-infection ?
thanks
regards
peter Read more »

hiv and hep c

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

exposed to hepc and hiv tested at 6 months neg tested for
hepc antibodies neg. am i neg still scared about late seroconversion Read more »

xanax

Posted by Anonymous, 4 Replies

I started taking xanax about 4 months ago because I couldn't
handle knowing that I had a known exposure to hiv and hepc
I am taking about five purple footballs a day. I know it's not
good to turn to drugs for your problems but I quit drinking
and felt... Read more »

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