What Is Hepatitis Caused By

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Hepatitis Caused by Syphilis

The liver has many enzymes, some of which appear in the blood and can be measured. When the level of these enzymes is high, this suggests that liver inflammation and injury is occurring. Commonly assessed liver enzymes include the following: AST... Read more »

New Theory Suggests How Hepatitis C May Cause Rare Immune Disease

Of the hepatitis alphabet, the C variant may be the nastiest. In 1990, researchers observed that most patients with hepatitis C also develop a rare autoimmune disease called mixed cryoglobulinemia, a condition that frequently leads to cancer,... Read more »

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California: Hepatitis C in HIVers May Cause Rapid Liver Disease -- Forum

At a recent San Francisco forum entitled "Could you survive HIV only to die from hepatitis C?" presenters talked about the growing number of hepatitis C virus (HCV) infections found among HIV-positive men who have sex with men (MSM). The Conant... Read more »

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Hepatitis B a cause of Fatty Liver?

I was diagnosed with Hepatitis B since 1993 and recently diagnosed with fatty liver. Can we say that my fatty liver was a result of my having Hepatitis B?...

Response from Barbara McGovern, M.D.

Tufts University School of Medicine

Not necessarily. The link between viral hepatitis C and fatty liver (genotype 3 infection) is very strong. However, there is not a good link between Hepatitis B and fatty liver. I would ask your doctor to check your fasting lipids (cholesterol and... Read more »

what causes hepatitis?

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Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Hepatitis is a term for inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by drugs, alcohol or viruses.DTD... Read more »

Can HIV Meds Cause Hepatitis

Saw something on one of Ask the Expert Forums about HIV meds causing Hepatitis, I am HIV+ and HAV- HBV- HCV-, and want to stay neg.So can HIV meds cause hepatitis?...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Very good question. Hepatitis means an inflammation of the liver. It can be caused by many things. Medications, viruses like hepatitis A, B and C and autoimmune diseases like lupus. Lots of medications can cause hepatitis and HIV meds are certainly... Read more »

Re: HIV Meds Causing Hepatitis

Thank you for your Answer. I already started the Twinrex Hep A/B vaccine earlier this year last dose will be in December. When I did my first physical since being HIV+ I was given flu, pneumo, and tetanus vaccine injections. ...

Response from Douglas T. Dieterich, M.D.

New York University, School of Medicine

Great news! Everyone else listen to this! Vaccines can prevent hepatitis A and B, pneumonia and flu! DTD... Read more »

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Hepatitis A:Causes,Symptoms,Prevention & Treatment

Posted by nov

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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 »

hepatitis and swollen nodes?

Posted by Anonymous, 2 Replies

does hep cause swollen lymph nodes? Read more »

Hepatitis C and Coinfection

Posted by statusCunknown, 1 Reply

Hi, I'm new to this board and wanted to take this opportunity to introduce myself.

My name is Shari and I am not infected with HIV, (this by shear luck only). I AM infected with Hepatitis C and the virus has caused severe damage to my liver.

Over 5... Read more »

Hepatitis C

Posted by hopefulindy

Does anyone know? If you contract HIV and Hep C at the same time will the Hep C cause a delay in production of Hiv antibodies due to weakened immune system? Read more »

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