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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral … 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 the liver caused … 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 spread by exposure … or body fluids from a person living with hepatitis B. There are vaccines available to …
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… 40b What are the symptoms of hepatitis C virus (HCV)? Most people who have HCV feel … visits, you may have physical exams and other tests to see how healthy your liver is. You …
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… tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you … close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or … baby gets medicine to prevent infection. This should start right after birth. If you get …
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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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… Download PDF: Document English Exposure to hepatitis B, hepatitis C or HIV If you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or human …
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… What is AIDS? HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) is a virus that attacks the immune system , the … fighting off disease. Both the virus and the infection it causes are called HIV. White …
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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 short time and then get better. This is called acute hepatitis B. Sometimes …
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… blood on it. This sometimes happens to health care workers. Having had a blood transfusion … more Care at the End of Life Organ Transplant Advance Care Planning Self-Care Some people who have …
