Member Comments are provided by individuals and reflect their personal opinions only. Under NO circumstances should you act on any advice or opinion posted in this forum. ALWAYS check with your personal physician before taking any action regarding your health! MedHelp International and our partners, sponsors and affiliates have no obligation to monitor any comments posted on this site, or the content and/or accuracy of such exchanges. MedHelp International does not endorse the views of any user.
Immunity for Hepatitis C
by Karina, Mar 28, 2000 12:00AM
I've heard that if you're vaccinated against Hepatitis B, you are completely protected against Hepatitis C. Is this true?
Member Comments (2)
by Val0402, Jul 17, 2008 07:16PM
To: karina
No, you are not protected against Hepatitis C. Hep B and C are two separate viruses that require different treatments. I have both B and C. I contracted Hep B in 1972 and the treatment prescribed was rest and a good diet. There was no test for Hep C at that time and I was diagnosed with only Hep B. The Hep B can always be detected by a blood test. In 1992, I was diagnosed with Hep C and the doctor told me I probably contracted it when I got the Hep B. There was no significant treatment for Hep C in 1992 and my liver continued to deteroriate into cirrhosis. In 2003 I was blessed with a liver transplant. Both Hep B and C are still in my body, but I am doing very well since the transplant. Unfortunately, the Hep C starts deteroriating the new liver but it is a guess on how long this new liver will last me. So, be careful. Once you contract Hep C, it is difficult to get rid of with the treatment drugs available.
by suebee07, Apr 23, 2009 07:30PM
To: karina
Hep c is a different virus. Vac for hep a and b are for two different viruses. Each are contracted different ways.
Post Comment
Related Communities
Recent Videos
Related Expert Forums
Recent Activity
Most Popular Trackers
RSS
Expert Activity
Community Members
Popular Groups
