Is Hep A Curable

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hepC is curable?

I've lately been hearing from others their test shows no hcv virus anymore & they consider themselves irrefutably cured. Is it then considered CURED? I use the term "remission". I don't even like "clear". So, is it...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Yes you can use the word "cured" when treatment for hepatitis C has been successful.... Read more »

HepC vs Hep B?

Why is the HepB virus easier to contract than the Hep C virus? What is the difference in the two... Read more »

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D. »

hep c

Is Hep c curable? someone i know has it but said they don't anymore as they were cured!... Read more »

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D. »

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Articles

U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

Some South Africa Officials Believe AIDS Curable -- Report

South Africa's domestic news agency, SAPA, reported today that many public servants in the country believe HIV/AIDS is curable. The agency quoted results of a survey by the public Service Commission conducted in the nation's nine provinces,... Read more »

U.S. National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases

Mass Treatment for Curable STDs Has Mixed Results, Study Finds: Some STD Rates Fall, But HIV Incidence Remains Unchanged

Community-wide treatment of curable sexually transmitted diseases (STDs) reduced STD rates, and improved pregnancy outcomes, but did not reduce new HIV infections, in a recent study supported by the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious... Read more »

Extensively Drug-Resistant TB Curable With Aggressive Outpatient Treatment

Aggressive treatment of extensively drug-resistant TB (XDR-TB) in HIV-negative patients can achieve high cure rates even in developing countries, a new study finds. Defined as "Mycobacterium tuberculosis strains with resistance to at least... Read more »

California: San Francisco Hep C Task Force Launched

San Francisco Mayor Gavin Newsom's recently established Hepatitis C Task Force will be holding a series of public meetings as it crafts recommendations. Some 12,000 people with hepatitis C virus live in San Francisco, and one HCTF aim is to identify... Read more »

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No longer have HepC!

Posted by heatherblue, 2 Replies

I went to my doctor today. My numbers are all amazing. CD4=701, viral load undetectable. And he says that I no longer have HepC. I have never heard of this. I am pleased, don't get me wrong. It's just kinda crazy. I was always told that it... Read more »

HEP B, HEP C, & HIV

Posted by Anonymous, 1 Reply

If one was infected with HEP B or C and took and HIV test at 12, 15, and 17 weeks (excessive testing I know, can't help it) would a negative test be accurate or not?

17 weeks out would HEP B or C affect a HIV test?
Does it affect the test at all?
Does... Read more »

Tested Postitive for Hep B.

Posted by Anonymous, 3 Replies

I got tested positive for Hep B. I would like to know if there's anyone out there knows where I can go to get counseling for this.

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Starting Treatment For Hep B (Scared Silly)

Posted by TennJack

I am starting Pegasys injections for Hep B on 8-2-05 and need all input from as many of you as possible. I have read up on it and it sounds awful. Any feed back would be appreciated! Read more »

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