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Most people who get it have it for a … This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your …
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What is hepatitis A … Hepatitis A is a virus that can infect the liver … Hepatitis A spreads when people eat food or drink water that is contaminated by stool …
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Discusses hepatitis C, a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver … Includes info on the two phases, acute and chronic … Covers treatment with antiviral medicines and surgery …
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Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by an infection with a virus … Most cases of viral hepatitis are caused by hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E viruses …
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the person who gave birth to you had hepatitis B when you were born you live with someone who has a chronic hepatitis B infection you are on dialysis you live …
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People who have fulminant hepatitis typically develop the symptoms seen in viral hepatitis … Symptoms When people with fulminant hepatitis develop severe liver failure, symptoms may …
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Unlike other forms of hepatitis, the hepatitis E virus usually doesn't lead to long-term … People usually get hepatitis E by drinking water or eating food …
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Infection with the hepatitis D virus (HDV), or delta agent, occurs only in people who are already infected with the hepatitis B virus (HBV … HDV infection may make HBV infection more …
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recommendations are based on the presence of hepatitis B antigens in your blood, the level of hepatitis B viral DNA ( HBV DNA) in your blood, and …
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A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if … This can be caused by many things, such as infection … May have been exposed to hepatitis B …
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Discusses hepatitis C infection during pregnancy, including general information on … Gives advice on self-care during pregnancy … Condition Basics;Related Information;References;Credits
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Immunization against the hepatitis A virus (HAV) is recommended for anyone Travelling to … Western Europe and the Scandinavian countries (Norway, Sweden, and Finland …
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Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic … Some people who have chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis—severe liver …
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The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV … that people in close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine …
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People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic … The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular …
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If your baby gets HBIG and a hepatitis B vaccine right after they’re born and get all the booster shots they need, their risk of a hepatitis B infection is about 1% or less …
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Hepatitis B is an infection in the liver that is caused by the hepatitis B virus … Anyone can get hepatitis B. Almost 1 out of 3 people who have it do not have any risk …
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Talk to a public health nurse to find out if you can get the hepatitis B vaccine for free … to an area that has a high risk of hepatitis B. If you get the vaccine because of travel …
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Covers blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection … Lists types of hepatitis panels … Includes links for more info on hepatitis A, B, and C virus tests …
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Hepatitis A is an infection in the liver that is caused by the hepatitis A virus … to an area that has a high risk of hepatitis A have a lifestyle that puts you at risk of …
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and people who are at risk for contact with the hepatitis A virus can get this vaccine … to an area that has a high risk of hepatitis A. If you get the vaccine because of travel …
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Offers care for people with hepatitis C. Services include … assessment and education about hepatitis B and C assessments including blood tests and ultrasounds hepatitis C treatment …
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Contact Help Staff Alberta Health Services Alberta Health Services About … travelling to areas where there is risk of hepatitis A and typhoid can get this vaccine …
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The hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you have a hepatitis A infection now or had it in the past … Hepatitis A IgM antibodies …
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Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic material ( RNA) of the virus that causes hepatitis or for the proteins ( antibodies) the body makes …
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Covers hepatitis B virus (HBV) tests that check for hepatitis B infection … Looks at most common HBV tests … Explains how tests are done and how to prepare for them …
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Most people who get it have it for a … This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes the virus causes a long-term infection, called chronic hepatitis B. Over time, it can damage your …
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Hepatitis C virus tests are blood tests that check for substances in the blood that show whether you have hepatitis C now or had it in the past …
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Hepatitis B virus tests are blood tests that check for substances (antibodies) in your blood that show whether you have hepatitis B now or had it in the past …
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Hepatitis B is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver … It spreads through infected blood, semen, and other body fluids during sexual contact … It can be passed from mother …
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