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Hepatitis B virus infection

… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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Living well with hepatitis B virus infection

… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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Hepatitis C virus

… keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well …
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Living well with hepatitis C virus

… the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a … can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a …
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HIV Human Immunodeficiency Virus Infection

… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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Hepatitis B How to Avoid Spreading the Virus

… razors, toothbrushes, towels, and nail files. Use lotions or ointments to prevent … razors, toothbrushes, towels, and nail files. Use lotions or ointments to prevent …
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Hepatitis B vaccine

… be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care … be given to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care …
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Contact with blood or body fluids Protecting against infection

… to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male … to others: Do not have sex (vaginal, oral or rectal). If you have sex, use a male …
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Hepatitis B Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B

… them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Take antiviral medicine for chronic hepatitis B. Don't take antiviral medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a …
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Testing order for hepatitis B hepatitis C or HIV

… your duties as a fire fighter, emergency medical assistant, police or other peace …