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… Fulminant Hepatitis On this page: Overview Overview People who have fulminant hepatitis typically develop the symptoms seen in viral … can happen within hours, days, or sometimes weeks. Symptoms When people with fulminant hepatitis develop severe liver …
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Hepatitis Panel On this page: A hepatitis panel is a blood test used to find markers of hepatitis infection. Hepatitis causes inflammation of the …
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Hepatitis B: Should I Take Antiviral Medicine for Chronic … 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 Your Decision 5 Quiz Yourself 6 Your Summary Get the facts Your options Take … What is chronic hepatitis B? You have chronic hepatitis B when the virus is active in your body for more than 6 …
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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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Hepatitis C: Your Risk for Cirrhosis On this page: Overview … Information Overview Many people who are infected with the hepatitis C virus will develop long-term (chronic) … develops depends on: How much liver damage you had when you were diagnosed. How long you've had the infection. …
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Hepatitis B and C: Risk of Liver Cancer On this page: … Overview People who are infected with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C (HCV) virus may develop a chronic infection that …
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Hepatitis B: How to Avoid Spreading the Virus Actionset … The following tips can help you prevent the spread of the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Tell the people you live with or … people in close contact with an infected person get the hepatitis B vaccine. Do not donate blood or blood products, …
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Hepatitis B: Post-Vaccination Test for Immunity On this … Overview A post-vaccination test for immunity to the hepatitis B virus (HBV) is recommended only if you: Have an … exception of infants, a post-vaccination test for immunity, when needed, should be done between 1 and 6 months after a …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Baby Is Fussy On this page: Overview Related … for a fussy baby can be stressful. Taking good care of yourself can help you cope with some of the challenges. Here …
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… Taking Care of Yourself When Your Child Is Sick On this page: Overview Related … Having a sick child can be very tiring. Taking care of yourself is an important part of helping your child recover. …