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… Condition Basics What is viral hepatitis? Viral hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver …
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… for treating long-term (chronic) hepatitis B . These recommendations are based … in your blood, the level of hepatitis B viral DNA ( HBV DNA) in your blood, and the … chronic hepatitis. This points to an active viral infection and increased risk of liver …
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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If … virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If …
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… Overview People who have fulminant hepatitis typically develop the symptoms seen in viral hepatitis. Then they rapidly develop … typically develop the symptoms seen in viral hepatitis. Then they rapidly develop …
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… a doctor will regularly do two tests: Viral load, which shows the amount of virus in … such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. You and your … see how much of the virus is in your blood (viral load) and how the virus is affecting your …
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… disease from a blood transfusion? Getting a viral infection, such as hepatitis or HIV , from a blood transfusion is … comes from your own blood. You may avoid a viral infection from a blood transfusion. Viral …
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… alcohol can cause cirrhosis. So can chronic viral hepatitis . Other causes include autoimmune … Long-term, heavy use of alcohol. Chronic viral hepatitis . Autoimmune diseases . These …
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… Fructose or Sorbitol Intolerance Fulminant Hepatitis Fundoplication Surgery for … Hernia in Children Video Capsule Endoscopy Viral Hepatitis Virtual Colonoscopy Vitamin B12 … Hernia in Children Video Capsule Endoscopy Viral Hepatitis Virtual Colonoscopy Vitamin B12 …
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… contagiosum? Molluscum contagiosum is a viral infection that affects the outer layer of … liquid nitrogen Curettage – removing the viral material in the centre of the lesion or … (STIs) . Get vaccinated Some STIs like hepatitis A, hepatitis B and human …
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… workers are diphtheria and tetanus, polio, hepatitis B, measles, mumps and rubella (MMR), … is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia. Pertussis The … is at risk of other infections, including viral or bacterial pneumonia. Pertussis The …
