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… Zika Virus … Condition Basics What is Zika virus? Zika is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The … bite at night. You're more likely to get the virus if you travel to parts of the world where …
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… Hepatitis C virus … What is hepatitis C virus? Hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that … cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus spread? HCV is spread primarily through …
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… HTLV-1 virus … What is HTLV-1? Human T-Lymphotropic Virus Type 1 (HTLV-1) is a retrovirus that … if I have HTLV-1? Most people who have the virus will not get symptoms or develop any … may send you for a blood test. How is the virus spread? HTLV-1 is spread from an infected …
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… Hepatitis B virus infection … What is hepatitis B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the symptoms? After the virus enters your body, it may take weeks to …
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… West Nile Virus … Conditions Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. The …
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… West Nile virus … What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus (WNV) is a disease usually spread between … Mosquitoes can become carriers of the virus after biting infected birds. It is …
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… Hepatitis C Virus Tests … Test Overview Hepatitis C virus (HCV) test is a blood test that looks for the genetic material ( RNA ) of the virus that causes hepatitis or for the proteins … important to identify the type of hepatitis virus causing the infection, to prevent its …
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… Hepatitis A Virus Test … Test Overview The hepatitis A virus test is a blood test that shows if you … for antibodies made by the body to fight the virus. They will be in your blood if you have a … You may have been exposed to the hepatitis A virus. You have a greater chance of being …
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… Hepatitis B Virus Tests … infection. Hepatitis B DNA , which is the virus's genetic material. Hepatitis antibodies … You may have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus. You are more likely to have been exposed …
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… Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection … Conditions Basics What is an Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but often deadly …
