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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is … There are vaccines available to prevent HBV infection. The hepatitis B vaccine is provided …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel … with HCV will develop a chronic (lifelong) infection. People with chronic HCV may feel …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White … such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. You and your …
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… tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … Be sure your baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine protects against the hepatitis B virus. The vaccine is approved by Health … and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: Household contacts of …
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… saliva, semen and vaginal fluid, can contain viruses that can be passed on to other people. … or body fluids you could be at risk of HIV, hepatitis B or hepatitis C, or other blood … as soon as possible to protect against infection. It is important that you are …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine … you have high levels of both the hepatitis B virus and liver enzymes in your blood for at … have symptoms. But they can still pass the infection to other people, especially the …
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… Download PDF: Document English Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think … B, hepatitis C, or human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), you should go to your nearest … C virus (HCV). However, chronic hepatitis C infection may be prevented or cured with …
