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… keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well … If you have chronic HCV, you should see your health care provider regularly. During these … keep the wounded area lower than your heart to promote bleeding Wash the area well …
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… tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly … tiny amounts of blood on them Keep all open cuts and sores bandaged until healed Properly …
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… B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the … B infection can be treated with oral medicines that can slow down the …
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… the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a … can prevent very serious liver disease, liver cancer, or the need for a liver transplant. … the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. Is there a …
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… organs, sperm, or eggs (ova). Stop all sexual activity or use latex condoms. Do this … B, always use latex condoms during any sexual activity. You can infect others with … organs, sperm, or eggs (ova). Stop all sexual activity or use latex condoms. Do this …
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… them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic Hepatitis B? 1 Get the … Get the facts Your options Take antiviral medicine for chronic hepatitis B. Don't take antiviral medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a …
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… your duties as a fire fighter, emergency medical assistant, police or other peace …
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… to try to destroy the virus. Doctors use tests to find these HIV antibodies or antigens in urine, saliva, or blood. If a test on urine or saliva shows that you are … with HIV, you will probably have a blood test to confirm the results. Most doctors use …
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… eyes (jaundice). How is it diagnosed? A blood test can tell your doctor if you have the … You also may get tested for the virus's genetic material (HBV DNA). Tests to see if the hepatitis A , …
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… treatment of hepatitis C. Examinations and Tests If your doctor thinks that you may have … C, he or she will: Ask questions about your medical history. Do a physical examination. … C, he or she will: Ask questions about your medical history. Do a physical examination. …