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Hepatitis B Effects

by Elsson, Sep 26, 2004 12:00AM
My friend was tested for Hepatitis B and turned out be positive. I have few questions

1) What are the effects of this disease ?
2) How much does the treatment costs at US ?
3) What are means by which this disease will spread ?
4) If i am vaccinated for Hep B , is there any posibility of me getting the virus ?
5) What is the difference between Hep B Antigen positive and negative?
6.) What is the solution for Hep B Antigen and Hep Antibody ?
6.) Which Hep B Antigen more dangerous ? Pls explain both.
7.) What is the difference between Hep B Antibody positive and negative? Which is  
      dangerous ?  

Member Comments (4)

by Galen, Sep 26, 2004 12:00AM
There are no doctors here, only patients and family.  Most of us are dealing with Hep C because the vast majority of us get chronically ill.  Hep B is more commonly fought off by a heatly immune system, over 85% I have read.  For more information you should contact your doctor and there are lots of sites with tons of info.  One such site is http://www.hepb.org/06-0266.hepb

by Tristana, Sep 27, 2004 12:00AM
To: Elsson
I was recently disgnosed with hep B as well. Here is what I know. If your friend is lucky she will get rid of virus naturally. her immune system will developp Antibodies and wash out the virus just like that. 90% of people do. and that will be the end of it. that is the acute hepatitis.  
Tthe other scenario would be that she's among the remaining 10%, who  developp chronic hepatitis. Meaning, they carry the virus and can pass it to other but they are not sick. although these  people are at greater risk of liver cancer and liver diseases, they can lead pretty normal lives. there are some treatments to reduce viral load but i am not yet familiar with them.
Antibodies + means that your immunune system is fighting the disease. so it's good.
I hope this helps
take care

by ts2010, Sep 27, 2004 12:00AM
To: Galen / Jamie
Sorry to butt in on this thresd but I didn't get a chance to give congratulations

Galen,

Congratulations! We went through tx together, I remember you well and am sooooooooo happy for you. Thanks for your participation on the board. Enjoy your hard earned health.

Jamie,

Wonderful news for you also, congratulations!

TS

by Elsson, Sep 27, 2004 12:00AM
Hi All,

My friend was tested for Hepatitis B and turned out be positive. I have few questions

1) What are the effects of this disease ?
2) How much does the treatment costs at US ?
3) What are means by which this disease will spread ?
4) If i am vaccinated for Hep B , is there any posibility of me getting the virus ?
5) What is the difference between Hep B Antigen positive and negative?
6.) What is the solution for Hep B Antigen and Hep Antibody ?
6.) Which Hep B Antigen more dangerous ? Pls explain both.
7.) What is the difference between Hep B Antibody positive and  negative? Which is
dangerous ?

Kindly advise further....
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