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Hepatitis Children
Hi, Doctor
I have a 4 year old that was diganosed with Hepatitis b virus,He is adopted from Russia 2 years ago with the virus.Recently his last blood test was real real high for the virus.They just did a liver Biopsy and we do not have the results yet,but my question is this the right course of action to take and we are looking for a Doctor in south Florida.
Thank you
I have a 4 year old that was diganosed with Hepatitis b virus,He is adopted from Russia 2 years ago with the virus.Recently his last blood test was real real high for the virus.They just did a liver Biopsy and we do not have the results yet,but my question is this the right course of action to take and we are looking for a Doctor in south Florida.
Thank you
I also am in Florida. University of Miami has a liver program. Ihave been there myself for appointments, post transplant and I have seen many children. Some of the doctors there specialize in pediatrics and can maybe get you to a good hepatologist or ID.
1-877-321-9652. This is the transplant number but if you call they can redirect or advise you. Best to you and your little one
1-877-321-9652. This is the transplant number but if you call they can redirect or advise you. Best to you and your little one
Remember that most adults that have HBV acquired it as a child (and there are over 300,000,000 on this planet right now).
For a child you would expect the virus count to be very high. This is not as bad as it sounds. The thing about HBV and HCV is that the virus is not really causing the damage. Its our own immune system killing the liver cells the virus' live in.
Children do not have developed immune systems so they do not attack the liver. There are some cases of children progressing to cirrhosis quickly but it is not common.
For a child you would expect the virus count to be very high. This is not as bad as it sounds. The thing about HBV and HCV is that the virus is not really causing the damage. Its our own immune system killing the liver cells the virus' live in.
Children do not have developed immune systems so they do not attack the liver. There are some cases of children progressing to cirrhosis quickly but it is not common.
Hi lawndog. I don't know any answers but have seen this site suggested before for children with Hepatitis.
http://www.pkids.org/dis_hep_phr.php
I hope you'll find some answers and that things will be just fine. My sis and her husb adopted their two children from Russia about 8 years ago. The children for adoption in Russia pull at my heart strings.
You have given your child the very best there is! Bless you, and the very best of luck to you.
http://www.pkids.org/dis_hep_phr.php
I hope you'll find some answers and that things will be just fine. My sis and her husb adopted their two children from Russia about 8 years ago. The children for adoption in Russia pull at my heart strings.
You have given your child the very best there is! Bless you, and the very best of luck to you.
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