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… Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) … . The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If …
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… Overview Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term … C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and scarring—after a period of … quickly problems such as cirrhosis or liver cancer develop. The way cirrhosis develops …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine … Have regular blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. If … involved? What are the benefits? What are the risks and side effects? Take antiviral …
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… can talk to your doctor about them. Breast Cancer: What Should I Do if I'm at High Risk? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your … Get the facts Your options If you are at high risk for breast cancer, your choices are: Get …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus … born in 1980 or later and to specific at-risk groups, such as sexual and household … infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected, the virus … if their mother has hepatitis B or is at high risk of infection. A baby should also get the …
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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 untreated, it can progress to … engaged in any behavior that increases the risk for HCV transmission in the last 12 …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … is free for children and adults at high risk of hepatitis B infection, including: … who use illicit drugs Those with chronic liver disease Those who have hepatitis C or …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who get it have it for a … on how active the virus is and if you are at risk for liver damage, such as cirrhosis. For …
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… than any other health measure. What is the hepatitis B vaccine? The hepatitis B vaccine … 3rd dose 6 months Some babies are at greater risk of being infected with hepatitis B virus … B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer …
