Info On Viral Hepatitis

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Hepatitis C genotype info

I have recently been diagnosed with Hep C and would like to know how the genotype is determined; and why is the prognosis different depending on the genotype?...

Response from Michael Fried, M.D.

University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Hepatitis C genotyping is performed on a blood sample, using similar methods that are used for PCR tests of HCV levels. Genotypes are predictive of the likelihood of sustained virological response for all interferon-based treatments. Genotype 1,... Read more »

Hepatitis Vaccine (HBV)/ Viral Loads

I'm a HC professional who's would like to get updated info on the prominence of viral... Read more »

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

info on antibodies for hep c

my boyfriend has antibodies for hep c (diagnosed 10 years ago)what are the odds that i could catch... Read more »

Response from Lynn E. Taylor, M.D., F.A.C.P. »

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Hepatitis Info Sheet

Hepatitis Chart Hepatitis A Hepatitis B Hepatitis C How do you get it? Hep A is passed between people through rimming (anal-oral sex), dirty plates, and glasses. "Employees must wash hands before returning to work", or outbreaks in... Read more »

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Media Statement by Dr. Kevin Fenton, Director, National Center for HIV/AIDS, Viral Hepatitis, STD, and TB Prevention, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

As we pause to reflect on the toll of HIV during this 20th anniversary of World AIDS Day, we must not forget that our fight against this devastating disease is far from over. HIV remains a significant threat to the health and well-being of multiple... Read more »

HIV/Hepatitis C Coinfection Update From the 3rd International Conference on Viral Hepatitis

Several presentations at the 3rd International Conference on Viral Hepatitis (ICVH 2013), which took place in late March in New York City, highlighted new findings on HCV/HIV coinfection. Pablo Labarga (of Hospital Carlos III in Madrid, Spain)... Read more »

Hepatitis/HIV Testing Update From the 3rd International Conference on Viral Hepatitis

Improving the utilization of viral hepatitis testing and management was the subject of two oral abstract sessions at the 3rd International Conference on Viral Hepatitis (ICVH 2013), which took place in late March in New York City. Mark Iscoe... Read more »

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Need some help/ info abt Hepatitis B Anti Body

Posted by bstnguy25, 2 Replies

Hi everyone,

I sort of need it a help with regards my recent hepatitis B lab test.
I have been poz since 2006, in Dec 2010 i started my antiviral treatment. I am currently taking stocrin and kivexa. Since then, my viral load has been undetectable and... Read more »

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OK. Again, more info on the 3 month window period.

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Some more info Ive gathered about the window period. From hivinsite.com, the body.com and hopkins-aids. Opinions from various doctors, Judith Feinberg, Mark Holodny and Joel Gallant.
Remember, most countries say 3 months. The CDC its extra cautios... Read more »

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