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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 … Screening with ultrasound of the liver, liver function tests, and blood tests every 6 to 12 months are recommended …
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… Hepatitis B Immune Globulin - Injection On this page: Uses … Uses This medication is used to prevent a certain serious virus infection (hepatitis B) in people who have been … approval. This medication may interfere with certain tests (including certain blood sugar tests, Coomb's test), …
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… Healthy eating for chronic hepatitis Last updated November 1, 2021 HealthLink BC File … Document Spanish Document Vietnamese What is chronic hepatitis? Chronic hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver … at least 6 months. The most common causes are hepatitis B virus, hepatitis C virus, fatty liver and alcohol-related …
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… Ebola or Marburg Virus Infection On this page: Conditions Basics Conditions Basics What is an Ebola or Marburg virus infection? Ebola and Marburg virus diseases are rare but often deadly diseases that are …
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… Influenza Virus Vaccine - Intramuscular On this page: Uses How To Use … is used to prevent infection by the influenza ("flu") virus. It is also called the seasonal flu shot. Influenza … body to produce its own protection (antibodies) against the virus. Vaccination is the best method for preventing …
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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) infection. Some …
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… Hepatitis-A/Hepatitis-B Vaccine - Injection On this page: … used to help prevent infection from the hepatitis A and B viruses. Hepatitis A infection can be mild with no symptoms … fully protect everyone who receives it. Lab and/or medical tests (such as hepatitis A or B antibody levels) may be done …
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… HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Health … What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … infection, such as syphilis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, hepatitis B, or hepatitis C. You and your doctor can decide …
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… Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection On this page: Condition Overview Cause … What Increases Your Risk When To Call Examinations and Tests Treatment Overview Prevention Self-Care Medicines … Condition Overview What is respiratory syncytial virus infection? Respiratory syncytial virus infection, …
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… Viral Tests On this page: Test Overview Why It Is Done How To … Overview A viral test is done to find infection-causing viruses. Viruses grow only in living cells. Viruses cause … . Epstein-Barr virus . Cytomegalovirus (CMV) . Rotavirus . Hepatitis . Genital warts (human papillomavirus, or HPV). …
