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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable … in countries where the blood supply is not tested for hepatitis C. In Canada, this …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of … Your health care provider can order blood tests to see if you have a new HBV infection …
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… 40d How can I prevent the spread of hepatitis B virus (HBV)? The Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) is … partner(s) and people you live with to get tested for HBV. If they do not have the virus, …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel … infected with the virus. You need a blood test to see if you have HCV. About 75% of …
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… tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or …
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… Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine … take antiviral medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for … you have high levels of both the hepatitis B virus and liver enzymes in your blood for at …
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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 … court for an order to have the other person tested for hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV. …
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… 25b What is hepatitis B immune globulin? Hepatitis B … makes to fight germs, such as bacteria and viruses like hepatitis B. HBIg is approved by … from donated human blood that has been tested to ensure its safety. All blood donors …
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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 babies as part … immunized at birth need to have a blood test 4 weeks after their last dose of …
