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… Viral Hepatitis On this page: … an inflammation of the liver caused by an infection with a virus. What causes it? Most cases of viral hepatitis are … occurs along with hepatitis B. How is it diagnosed? Blood tests are used to diagnose viral hepatitis. In their early …
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… Hepatitis Panel On this page: Related … Information A hepatitis panel is a blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection. Hepatitis … for antigens or the genetic material ( DNA or RNA ) of the viruses that cause hepatitis. A common panel checks for: …
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… Hepatitis C in Pregnancy On this page: … Hepatitis C is an infection of the liver . It's caused by a virus. Sometimes it's a short-term (acute) infection that … hepatitis C. How is it diagnosed during pregnancy? A blood test for hepatitis C is usually done during pregnancy. …
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… Zika Virus On this page: What is Zika virus? Zika is a type of virus that is spread by mosquitoes. … with an outbreak of Zika, talk to your doctor about getting tested for the Zika virus. Women who are thinking about …
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… Fulminant Hepatitis On this page: Overview Overview People who have fulminant hepatitis typically develop the symptoms seen in viral hepatitis. Then they rapidly develop severe, often …
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… Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic … B. Don't take antiviral medicine. Have regular blood tests and maybe a liver biopsy to check for liver problems. … medicines if you have high levels of both the hepatitis B virus and liver enzymes in your blood for at least 6 months …
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… West Nile Virus On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is West Nile virus? West Nile virus is a type of virus that is spread by … a mosquito and what symptoms you have. The doctor may also test your blood for antibodies to the virus. The antibodies …
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… Noroviruses (Norwalk Viruses) On this page: … who ate the same foods has the same symptoms. A stool test is sometimes done. How are norovirus infections … who ate the same foods has the same symptoms. A stool test is sometimes done. How are norovirus infections …
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… Hepatitis B Treatment Recommendations On this page: Overview … has made recommendations for treating long-term (chronic) hepatitis B . These recommendations are based on the presence of hepatitis B antigens in your blood, the level of hepatitis B …
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… Testing Last updated October 9, 2024 COVID-19 testing is not recommended for adults and children who don't have symptoms of COVID-19 . A COVID-19 test is only recommended when its result will help inform …
