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… Overview Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term … chronic hepatitis C will go on to develop cirrhosis —severe liver damage and … diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. Your age when you were infected. How much …
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… The damage that results increases the risk of liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). If … have chronic HBV infection: You may develop liver cancer even if you do not have … Screening with ultrasound of the liver, liver function tests, and blood tests every 6 to 12 …
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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. It is provided free to …
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… you do, they can make you feel like you have influenza (flu). As long as you have the virus, … symptoms, you may just feel like you have influenza (flu). Symptoms usually start to go …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options … options Take antiviral medicine for chronic hepatitis B. Don't take antiviral medicine. …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is spread by exposure … or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral … liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread …
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… ask questions about your symptoms and past health. If the doctor thinks that you might have … time. These blood tests include: Aspartate aminotransferase (AST), alanine aminotransferase (ALT), and lactate …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B immune globulin (HBIg) provides … immediate, short-term protection against hepatitis B infection. HBIg has large amounts …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the …
