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… Hepatitis C Viral Load Test On this page: Test Overview Why … Test Overview A viral load test measures how much hepatitis C virus is in the blood. Viral load may be measured before, …
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… Hepatitis B On this page: Health Tools How … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care What is hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is a virus that infects the liver. Most people who get it have it …
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… Hepatitis C On this page: Health Tools How … What Happens When to Call a Doctor Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Self-Care Medicines Related … What is hepatitis C? Hepatitis C is a disease caused by a virus that infects the liver . In time, it can lead to …
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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 impaired …
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… Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) Test On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done … Test Overview A human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) test detects HIV antibodies or antigens , or the … any antibodies or antigens in his or her blood. Several tests can find antibodies to or genetic material (RNA) of …
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… Hepatitis Last updated July 1, 2022 Hepatitis is a virus that attacks the liver. There are different viruses that cause hepatitis and how it is transmitted vary …
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… Hepatitis E On this page: Conditions Basics Related … Conditions Basics What is hepatitis E? Hepatitis E is a virus that can infect the liver. Unlike other forms of … and where you've eaten or travelled. You may have blood tests if your doctor thinks you have the virus. These tests …
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… Hepatitis A On this page: Related … What is hepatitis A? Hepatitis A is a virus that can infect the liver. Hepatitis A spreads when … and where you have eaten or travelled. You may have blood tests. These tests can tell if your liver is inflamed and …
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… Hepatitis D On this page: Overview Overview Infection with the hepatitis D virus (HDV), or delta agent, occurs only in people who are …
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… HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? Decision Point You may want to have a say in this … HIV Testing: Should I Get Tested for Human Immunodeficiency Virus? 1 Get the Facts 2 Compare Options 3 Your Feelings 4 … HIV if you have a high risk of infection. footnote 1 HIV tests are also recommended for all pregnant women. You may …
