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Hepatitis A:Causes,Symptoms,Prevention & Treatment

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Aalso known as infectious hepatitis, is a liver disease caused by the Hepatitis A virus, HAV. This is comparatively a mild disease which does not progress to a chronic stage. Persons who have contracted the disease may have no symptoms... Read more »

HIV & Hepatitis Treatment Educator

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NATAP is a non-profit corporation with 501(c)3 Federal tax status. Its
mission is to educate individuals about HIV and hepatitis treatment as well
as to advocate on behalf of people living with HIV/AIDS. NATAP... Read more »

Hepatitis C

Posted by hopefulindy, 1 Reply

I tested HIV- at 3.5 months post possible exposure. I have on going health issues and no answers. I am waiting on blood work to see if I have been exposed to Hep C. If someone is infected with Hep c and HIV at the same time would that slow the... Read more »

Anyone else out there had Hepatitis-B? PLS answer!

Posted by MarkyMark, 3 Replies

I know this doesnt have anything to go with HIV, but there were no forums for Hepatitis-B so I figure I would give this a shot. I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has... Read more »

Any other guys out there had Hepatitis-B??

Posted by MarkyMark, 9 Replies

I have been goin through an acute episode of Hepatitis-B for 3 months now and cant seem to find anyone out there who has also gone through this and i have no one to talk to, I feel sooo alone and stressed out over this entire episode, I am hoping... Read more »

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signs and symptoms of hepatitis B and the effective treatment

ok...thank you Dr.Conway,I hope you'll not be annoyed. I had another question. Well,so how long will it be to get immunity after vaccination? What would be the best treatment of hepatitis B virus? Is it true that even if you are treated your...

Response from Brian Conway, M.D.

University of British Columbia

It may take a month or so after you begin the immunization sequence for HBV to get measurable immunity, although you should still get the 3 injections at month 0, 1 and 6. If treatment is ever needed, many drugs are now available, such as... Read more »

Symptoms of hepatitis infection?

My recent blood test indicated results for AST 64 (normal up to 37 for men) and ALT 108 (normal up to 42 for men) with all other indicators in the normal range (except for Bilirubin which keep on high spots since my childhood). My doctor has...

Response from Maribel Rodriguez-Torres, M.D.

Fundacion Gatroenterologia De Diego

You have increased hepatic tests called transaminases.Inccreased AST and ALT can be seeen in many diseases ,both primary and secondary,that affect the liver.Unfortunately ,I have to tell you that in many cases, viral hepatitis B or C,both acute... Read more »

Mental Side effects of Hepatitis C treatment

Please could you give me information relating to the mental deterioration I have been warned to expect during the 6-month treatment of Hep. C genotype 2, due to start this November....

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Interferon can cause headaches, irritability, depression, and decreased concentration among other symptoms. You will want to be able to easily contact your physician should you begin to have any significant symptoms - particularly those related to... Read more »

Treatment for Hepatitis C not so easy.

I work for an Infectious Diseases physician. We have had numerous people of Rebetron therapy for Hep C. I saw in your answer to a question and read in Schering's literature that the side effects are like that of a cold. We have not been that...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

The side effect profile the the Peg is about the same as Rebetron. However the quality of life of people who take the Peg is significantly better. It is not a walk in the park and it probably depends on how badly you suffer with colds. On the other... Read more »

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Hepatitis C-Related Deaths Expected to Triple Over Next 10 Years; New Treatments Years From Approval

CDC has estimated that the number of hepatitis C-related deaths in the United States will triple over the next 10 years, the Wall Street Journal reports. About 8,000 to 10,000 people in the United States die annually of complications related to... Read more »

Hepatitis C Treatment Guidelines

Hepatitis C is a slow, silent disease that often has no obvious signs or symptoms. Most people who are exposed to the hepatitis C virus (HCV) develop long-term, chronic infection. After many years, this can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis)... Read more »

Hepatitis C Treatment and Management

Hepatitis C treatment: how, why, when Who needs treatment? How is hepatitis C treated? What is pegylated interferon? How long is hepatitis C treated for? Goals of hepatitis C treatment Predicting the response to treatment ... Read more »

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Hepatitis C Treatment Today

The decision to start treatment for hepatitis C must be shared by doctor and patient, and everyone with a chronic hep C infection should be evaluated for treatment. But since the treatment can cause difficult side effects, and is less effective in... Read more »

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