What blood tests are available to check for hepatitis C?
I'm not sure if there is a home test or not for Hepatitis C, but this is not something to be taken lightly. I would HIGHLY recommend that you speak with your physician. A simple blood test can determine if you have Hepatitis.
If you have the slightest inclination that you may have Hepatitis, please get tested. Hepatitis C may lay dormant in your liver for decades, and the damage may be done before you have any symptoms.
The Hepatitis B immunization is given a series of how many injections?
The Hepatitis B immunization is given in a series of three injections over a six month period.
What is mild diffuse hepatic steatosis?
It means that fat is depositing in the liver.
It is seen commonly in heavy people, particularly people with diabetes or early difficulty processing sugar. High fructose corn syrup is more likely to cause this than cane sugar.
It is rarely a problem other than causing a mild rise in the blood tests done to check for liver damage and is best treated with a low carb / low fat diet and weight loss and avoiding fructose as a sweetener.
What is the difference between hepatic macrophages and hepatocytes?
While they are both responsible for phagocytosis and killing microorganisms, macrophages also activate T cells and initiate the immune response. They are also produced by different progenitors, (neutrophils by common granulocyte precursor and macrophages by and unknown precursor which then becomes a monocyte (immature macrophage)).
HCV is an enveloped single-strand RNA virus in the flavivirus family.
Anti HBs - reactive is this mean hepatitis B positive?
It means that you have antibodies to the hepatitis B virus. If you had the immunizations it means they worked. If not then you were exposed to the virus at some point and should discuss those results with your doctor.
What is the relationship between bile ducts and hepatic ducts?
The "hepatic ducts" carry bile through the liver to the junction with the "cystic duct" (which flows both ways to the gall bladder). The final connection to the intestine is through the "common bile duct". So that while "bile duct" can refer to any of these tubes, the more specific "hepatic duct" refers to the tubes directly from the producing glands in the liver. (see related link)
What to do when someone overdoses on heroin?
In my personal opinion, the person has got to want to stop taking heroin, then and only then, will they be ready to seek help for themselves. However, to answer your question the best way is a drug users service in your local area where they will get professional help from doctors, nurses, counselors and other ex-users where they will probably be put onto methadone or some other medication to stabilize them and get them off street drugs then they will look at reducing there meds to get them drug free and also counsel them regularly and try to get them help in sorting out other problems that usually occur with drug abuse- housing problems, debt, police, crime, illness, childcare, social services, etc.
well, if you're like me then you really don't have a choice. I started having seizures in 2001 at the age of 15 and went through so many different medications. Of course Depakote was the only medication strong enough to "control" my seizures or decrease the number I was having daily and weekly anyways; however, Depakote is valporic acid which is hard for your liver to break down so that is why you have to have liver function tests done every so often. I have mine done every 3 months when I go to get my refills.
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Most viruses are too small to be seen directly with a light microscope. Hepatitis is a term meaning inflammation of the liver and is the result of injury to the liver associated with an influx of inflammatory cells. All Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E all seen in animals. Hepatitis A is only seen on humans.
What is the difference between hepatitis B surface and hepatitis b antigen?
When your body is introduced to the Hepatitis B virus, the virus is considered the antigen (the surface antigen)and this should trigger your immune system to develop antibody against this antigen to destroy it. Most people do develop Hep B surface antibody when infected with the Hep B virus. Some people do not develop the antibodyand go on to have only circulating Hep B surface antigen - which means they are a carrier and can continue to have the virus and infection. For the majority of the population that develop the Hep B surface antibody, this conveys immunity to the virus for life.
Can hepatitis c transmitted through food objects?
I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www .ultimatelifeclinic .com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
Is hepatitis c transmitted through blood contact?
Yes you can get hepatitis from dry blood; it can live for 7 days outside the body. However, it needs to a entry point which is like a cut. It is very unlikely that you had a cut and rubbed the infected blood onto it. Also, you have to understand that there is a lot of contamination around: the cloths may have bleach on it from previously being washed or certain chemicals/dust in the air that may have altered it or even eliminate it. According to OSHA/CDC/WHO HBV can live in dried blood up to 7 days but you have to understand that they did this study in a very clean and sterile environment with no contamination of any kind. Here is a few scenario, Thus, if an infected person (your friend or any body) were to bleed, you have have a higher chance of getting it if you have an open wound and he rubs his immediate blood on your cut thus Blood-to Blood contact- this would increase the chance of getting it much higher. Now lets look at it from a different point of view, if the person dropped blood and it dried up in an area contaminated with dust, spit, old food, bacteria, germs, your dog's saliva, etc etc, its infection rate goes down dramatically even if u come in counter with it. So don't worry about it and go live and ENjoy an awesome life with your family and friends and even if you have friends that have it, as long as you don't have sex with them or exchange blood together directly, then you all good. LIVE LIFE TO THE FULLEST WITH NO FEARS!
How do you contract hepatitis?
Since virus of hepatitis is air borne, even a healthy person can catch hepatitis if he/she comes in contact with an affected person, by sharing his utensils, cloths etc. As a precautionary measure, it is advisable to take hepatitis vaccination adult child alike before hand.
Can you play sports with hepatitis B?
People infected with hepatitis B can play sports. It is against the law for someone to stop a person with hepatitis B from playing a sport.
WhAT drug is used to treat chronic hepatitis B?
Up to 80% of patients improve with cortisone treatment, although a cure is unlikely. Another drug--azathioprine--is sometimes used concurrently.
What is the difference between hepatitis a b c d e?
HEPATITIS A
Route of transmission: Fecal-oral
Common sources:Poor sanitation, contaminated food and water
Incubation period: 2-6 weeks
Contagious: 2 weeks before symptoms to 1 week after symptoms
Severity:Death is uncommon, does not cause chronic hepatitis chronic hepatitis or carrier state
Prevention: a 2 dose vaccine is 96% effective
HEPATITIS B
Route of transmission: Blood and bodily fluids
Common sources: Sharing needles with IV drug use, blood contaminated injuries (needlestick), mother to baby at delivery, unprotected sexual contact (especially anal intercourse)
Incubation period: 6 weeks to 6 months
Contagious: As long as test positive usually <3 months, but may be lifetime
Severity: <1% die from acute hepatitis, but chronic hepatitis occurs in 1-2% adults & 90% infant with 25-40% becoming carriers with increased risk of cirrhosis or liver cancer
Prevention: a 3 dose vaccine is 97% effective
HEPATITIS C
Route of transmission: Blood and bodily fluids
Common sources: 50% from IV drug use now, prior to 1991 was from blood transfusions, now only 1 in 200,000 transfusions, blood contaminated injuries, mother to baby at delivery, tattooing (sharing of needles)
Incubation period: 6 weeks to 6 months
Contagious: 15% - <3 months, 85% - lifetime
Severity: 50+% develop chronic hepatitis, with 30% of these developing cirrhosis or liver cancer, 40% of all liver disease in US, 51% of liver transplants, might be most common cause of primary liver cancer in US.
Prevention: No vaccine, avoid sharing razors and toothbrushes, cover wounds with dressings, self clean-up of blood spills
Symptoms: All forms of hepatitis can have similar symptoms with varying degrees of severity: fatigue, right upper quadrant pain/tenderness, nausea, poor appetite, muscle and joint pains.
Treatment: Bed rest in acute phase (3-16 wks) as needed with gradual return to normal activities, with the majority having complete recovery. Avoid physical exertion, alcohol, and medications that may be toxic to the liver (check with your MD). Antiviral medications are being developed for treatment of chronic hepatitis B & C. The best treatment however is prevention by use of the vaccine and avoiding the risky behaviors listed previously in this article.
(Reference: iupui.edu)
HEPATITIS D
Only persons with hepatitis B are at risk
Transmission is through blood and sexual contact
Symptoms and treatment are similar to hepatitis B, but the patient is more likely to develop fulminant liver failure and chronic active hepatitis and cirrhosis.
HEPATITIS E
Transmitted by fecal-oral route
Incubation period 15-65 days
Resembles hepatitis A and is self-limited, with an abrupt onset. There is no chronic form.
(Reference: Lippincott Williams and Wilkins, Medical Surgical text for Nurses)
Is hepatitis a viruse or a bacteria?
Hepatitis is actually quite a general term which means inflammation of the liver and so has many causes for example drug-induced, alcoholic, autoimmune or infectious.
On the whole when most people refer to hepatitis they refer to infectious hepatitis often caused by the hepatitis viruses types B & C which have the potential to cause long term (chronic) hepatitis. There are other forms of the hepatitis virus family including types A, D & E and there are other forms of virus which can cause hepatitis.
There are non-viral infectious causes of hepatitis including toxoplasma and Q fever (which is a bacteria) but these are rare.
What is minimal coarsening hepatic echotexture?
i just saw my abdominal echo and the results showed mild coarsening of the hepatic echotexture that could be related to diffuse hepatocelluiar disease. what does this mean> can it be cancer of liver?
What does no immunity to hepatitis b mean?
I was diagnosed as HEPATITIS B carrier in 2013 with fibrosis of the
liver already present. I started on antiviral medications which
reduced the viral load initially. After a couple of years the virus
became resistant. I started on HEPATITIS B Herbal treatment from
ULTIMATE LIFE CLINIC (www .ultimatelifeclinic. com) in March, 2020. Their
treatment totally reversed the virus. I did another blood test after
the 6 months long treatment and tested negative to the virus. Amazing
treatment! This treatment is a breakthrough for all HBV carriers.
Is it possible to transfer the virus even if you're vaccinated with hepatitis B?
There is no vaccination available for hepatitis C as of early 2015.
What does no evidence of immunity mean in a blood test for hepatitis b?
It means that the patient has not been exposed to hepatitis B (ie is not and has not ever been infected with it) and that the patient has not received a vaccine against hepatitis b.
How is hepatitis different than other types of infectious agents?
Viruses are not an organism at all. They are not alive. They are nonliving. They are like cockle burrs that "grab" hold of your clothing or a dog's coat. They are hijackers. Once they get attached to the cell of a living cell, they can take it over and "make" the living cell produce virus particles instead of cell parts. These parts can assemble into more viruses and then they break out of the cell (killing it) and begin the process again. They cannot make more viruses on their own.
They are very small and can be considered ultramicroscopic. We were not able to see them with the best light microscopes as we could bacteria (prokaryotes). We have to use an electron microscope to see them as they are that small. This was not available until recently.
Does hepatitis C affect future fertility?
can having hepatitis c and diabetes in a 30 year old male lower fertility