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… 40a What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable … if you have hepatitis C is through a blood test. A positive HCV antibody test means that …
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… 25e What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of … and if you need treatment. Ask for a blood test to check for hepatitis C and HIV …
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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 …
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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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… Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an …
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… that you can talk to your doctor about them. Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine … you have high levels of both the hepatitis B virus and liver enzymes in your blood for at … of doing well on interferon. My HBV DNA test showed that I have a pretty low level of …
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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 … laboratory and sample collection sites The test results are sent to both the exposed and …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who … (jaundice). How is it diagnosed? A blood test can tell your doctor if you have the …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, it can … or she will talk to you about having a blood test. If the test shows hepatitis C antibodies …
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… Condition Basics What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver . It's caused by a virus. Sometimes it's a short-term (acute) … is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during …
