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… some people with chronic HCV will develop significant liver disease. This can lead to scarring of the liver (cirrhosis), liver failure or liver cancer in a small number of people. …
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… virus (HCV) is a curable viral infection that inflames the liver. If left untreated, it can progress to chronic liver disease, cirrhosis, liver cancer and even death. How is hepatitis C virus …
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… hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver that lasts for at least 6 months. The most common … causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related liver disease. Over time, people with chronic hepatitis may …
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… This lifelong infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis. Cirrhosis can lead to liver failure and cancer in a small number of people. Talk … to your health care provider about regular screening for liver cancer if you have chronic HBV infection. Is there …
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… drug users and their sexual partners. Those with chronic liver disease, hepatitis C, or a liver transplant. Those with chronic kidney disease … B infection and its complications such as permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When …
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… Crohn's or Celiac disease, gastric bypass surgery, advanced liver disease or receive kidney dialysis You struggle with … oranges and papaya Wheat germ and sunflower seeds Although liver and liver products (such as liverwurst spread and liver …
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… hepatitis B and its complications, including permanent liver damage, which can lead to liver cancer and death. When you get your child immunized, … is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. It can cause serious health problems including liver …
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… is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that attacks the liver. When babies get infected with hepatitis B, the virus … long time, it can cause serious disease including permanent liver damage (cirrhosis). Hepatitis B is also one of the main causes of liver cancer, which can be fatal. This is why getting …
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… B virus infection? Hepatitis B is a disease of the liver caused by the hepatitis B virus (HBV). What are the … and needles During pregnancy to a baby before or during delivery HBV is not spread by: Kissing, hugging or holding … This long-term infection may lead to scarring of the liver, called cirrhosis, which can lead to liver failure …
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… or influenza. Reye syndrome causes swelling of the liver and brain, and can be fatal. How can I prevent reye … includes reducing brain swelling, preventing damage to the liver and other organs and monitoring the heart. Most people …
