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Please interpret my Hepatitis blood test
My blood test on 31 May 07 is
hep Be,Ab (positive)
hep B surfacw Ag (Not detect)
hep Be Ag (Not detect)
I did a second test on 29 June 07 will get result next 2 weeks.
Doctor said I am carrier but I don't understand all what she said because my first language is not English. I try to read article from Internet and just realize that I am in a bad situtatation and I am very nervous.
I would like to know how long have I had the virus? Can I get rid of it or what to do to get rid of it?
I have boyfriend and we just away as he has to go to study another country but we will see again in 2 months. What should we do and can we stay together in the future?
Can I get vaccine? Is it risk for people who I am staying with?
I am going back in my country on 31 Aug 07 and will be treat by doctor in my country as soon as possible.
Please interpret my result and recommend what to do.
Thank you very much
hep Be,Ab (positive)
hep B surfacw Ag (Not detect)
hep Be Ag (Not detect)
I did a second test on 29 June 07 will get result next 2 weeks.
Doctor said I am carrier but I don't understand all what she said because my first language is not English. I try to read article from Internet and just realize that I am in a bad situtatation and I am very nervous.
I would like to know how long have I had the virus? Can I get rid of it or what to do to get rid of it?
I have boyfriend and we just away as he has to go to study another country but we will see again in 2 months. What should we do and can we stay together in the future?
Can I get vaccine? Is it risk for people who I am staying with?
I am going back in my country on 31 Aug 07 and will be treat by doctor in my country as soon as possible.
Please interpret my result and recommend what to do.
Thank you very much
I'm HEPC - so I don't know much about your HEPB
HEPB is very contagious - so you need to use extreme care when exposing others to your bodily fluids (Not just blood).
But --- with that said check these links out - OK?
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http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/common_faqs.htm
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http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdlv41.htm
HBV Carriers
HBV carriers recover from the infection completely and feel healthy. They have no ongoing hepatitis or liver damage. However, their blood tests show they still have the virus and have not developed hepatitis B antibodies. Therefore, they can pass on the virus. This is called an HBV carrier. Because carriers do not develop symptoms or feel sick, thousands of people who become carriers of HBV never know it. There may be as many as one million Americans carrying HBV. There is no treatment presently available for this situation. Carriers have a responsibility to practice safe lifestyle habits that will prevent their passing the virus on to others. This especially includes protected sex.
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http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/hepatitis_b/facts.htm
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http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B
Diagnosis
The original assays for detection of hepatitis B virus infection involve serum or blood tests that detect either viral antigens (proteins produced by the virus) or antibodies produced by the host. Interpretation of these assays is complex. The table below is organized chronologically, from top to bottom:
Antigens Antibodies
The hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg[9]) is most frequently used to screen for the presence of this infection. It is the first detectable viral antigen to appear during infection with this virus; however, early in an infection, this antigen may not be present and it may be undetectable later in the infection as it is being cleared by the host. -
The infectious virion contains an inner "core particle" enclosing viral genome. The icosahedral core particle is made of 180 or 240 copies of core protein, alternatively known as hepatitis B core antigen, or HBcAg[10] During this 'window' in which the host remains infected but is successfully clearing the virus, IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc IGM) may be the only serologic evidence of disease.
Shortly after the appearance of the HBsAg, another antigen named as the hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg[11]) will appear.[2] Traditionally, the presence of HBeAg in a host's serum is associated with much higher rates of viral replication; however, some variants of the hepatitis B virus do not produce the 'e' antigen at all, so this rule does not always hold true. During the natural course of an infection, the HBeAg may be cleared, and antibodies to the 'e' antigen (anti-HBe) will arise immediately afterward. This conversion is usually associated with a dramatic decline in viral replication.
- If the host is able to clear the infection, eventually the HBsAg will become undetectable and will be followed by antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs).[1]
A person negative for HBsAg but positive for anti-HBs has either cleared an infection or has been vaccinated previously. A number of persons who are positive for HBsAg may have very little viral multiplication, and hence may be at little risk of long-term complications or of transmitting infection to others.
More recently, PCR tests have been developed to detect and measure the amount of viral nucleic acid in clinical specimens. These tests are useful to assess a person's infection status and to monitor treatment.
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http://www.cha.state.md.us/edcp/factsheets/hepb_ca.html
Hepatitis B carriers are people infected with the hepatitis B virus for life
Hepatitis B virus infects the liver. The virus is in blood, semen, menstrual blood, and other body fluids. Five to 10% of adults and about 90% of babies who get hepatitis B will go on to "carry" or keep the virus for the rest of their lives. These people are called "hepatitis B carriers." They may not be sick, but they can pass the virus on to others and make others sick with hepatitis B.
People who are hepatitis B carriers can lead normal, healthy lives
Most hepatitis B carriers do not feel sick or look sick. However, carriers have a higher risk of becoming sick with liver disease and liver cancer. Carriers need to have the regular care of a doctor.
There are simple ways that hepatitis B carriers can stay healthy:
Do not drink alcohol; it can damage the liver.
Tell your doctor that you are a hepatitis B carrier; ask about any treatment or tests that might help.
Ask a doctor before taking any medicine, even herbal medicines or medicines that can be bought without a prescription (aspirin, for example).
Do not inject (shoot) drugs. This makes it easier to get two other types of hepatitis (hepatitis C and D) which also damage the liver. Get help from a drug treatment center to get off drugs.
Get vaccinated against hepatitis A (a different viral infection).
There are things carriers can do to keep from infecting others with hepatitis B
Remember that hepatitis B carriers may not feel sick but can still spread the hepatitis B virus to other people.
The people who are in danger of getting hepatitis B infection from a carrier are people in close contact with the carrier. Anyone who has contact with blood, semen, or other body fluids of a carrier is a
HEPB is very contagious - so you need to use extreme care when exposing others to your bodily fluids (Not just blood).
But --- with that said check these links out - OK?
------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/common_faqs.htm
-----------------------------------------------------------
-------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.gicare.com/pated/ecdlv41.htm
HBV Carriers
HBV carriers recover from the infection completely and feel healthy. They have no ongoing hepatitis or liver damage. However, their blood tests show they still have the virus and have not developed hepatitis B antibodies. Therefore, they can pass on the virus. This is called an HBV carrier. Because carriers do not develop symptoms or feel sick, thousands of people who become carriers of HBV never know it. There may be as many as one million Americans carrying HBV. There is no treatment presently available for this situation. Carriers have a responsibility to practice safe lifestyle habits that will prevent their passing the virus on to others. This especially includes protected sex.
-------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.stdservices.on.net/std/hepatitis_b/facts.htm
---------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Hepatitis_B
Diagnosis
The original assays for detection of hepatitis B virus infection involve serum or blood tests that detect either viral antigens (proteins produced by the virus) or antibodies produced by the host. Interpretation of these assays is complex. The table below is organized chronologically, from top to bottom:
Antigens Antibodies
The hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg[9]) is most frequently used to screen for the presence of this infection. It is the first detectable viral antigen to appear during infection with this virus; however, early in an infection, this antigen may not be present and it may be undetectable later in the infection as it is being cleared by the host. -
The infectious virion contains an inner "core particle" enclosing viral genome. The icosahedral core particle is made of 180 or 240 copies of core protein, alternatively known as hepatitis B core antigen, or HBcAg[10] During this 'window' in which the host remains infected but is successfully clearing the virus, IgM antibodies to the hepatitis B core antigen (anti-HBc IGM) may be the only serologic evidence of disease.
Shortly after the appearance of the HBsAg, another antigen named as the hepatitis B e antigen (HBeAg[11]) will appear.[2] Traditionally, the presence of HBeAg in a host's serum is associated with much higher rates of viral replication; however, some variants of the hepatitis B virus do not produce the 'e' antigen at all, so this rule does not always hold true. During the natural course of an infection, the HBeAg may be cleared, and antibodies to the 'e' antigen (anti-HBe) will arise immediately afterward. This conversion is usually associated with a dramatic decline in viral replication.
- If the host is able to clear the infection, eventually the HBsAg will become undetectable and will be followed by antibodies to the hepatitis B surface antigen (anti-HBs).[1]
A person negative for HBsAg but positive for anti-HBs has either cleared an infection or has been vaccinated previously. A number of persons who are positive for HBsAg may have very little viral multiplication, and hence may be at little risk of long-term complications or of transmitting infection to others.
More recently, PCR tests have been developed to detect and measure the amount of viral nucleic acid in clinical specimens. These tests are useful to assess a person's infection status and to monitor treatment.
----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
http://www.cha.state.md.us/edcp/factsheets/hepb_ca.html
Hepatitis B carriers are people infected with the hepatitis B virus for life
Hepatitis B virus infects the liver. The virus is in blood, semen, menstrual blood, and other body fluids. Five to 10% of adults and about 90% of babies who get hepatitis B will go on to "carry" or keep the virus for the rest of their lives. These people are called "hepatitis B carriers." They may not be sick, but they can pass the virus on to others and make others sick with hepatitis B.
People who are hepatitis B carriers can lead normal, healthy lives
Most hepatitis B carriers do not feel sick or look sick. However, carriers have a higher risk of becoming sick with liver disease and liver cancer. Carriers need to have the regular care of a doctor.
There are simple ways that hepatitis B carriers can stay healthy:
Do not drink alcohol; it can damage the liver.
Tell your doctor that you are a hepatitis B carrier; ask about any treatment or tests that might help.
Ask a doctor before taking any medicine, even herbal medicines or medicines that can be bought without a prescription (aspirin, for example).
Do not inject (shoot) drugs. This makes it easier to get two other types of hepatitis (hepatitis C and D) which also damage the liver. Get help from a drug treatment center to get off drugs.
Get vaccinated against hepatitis A (a different viral infection).
There are things carriers can do to keep from infecting others with hepatitis B
Remember that hepatitis B carriers may not feel sick but can still spread the hepatitis B virus to other people.
The people who are in danger of getting hepatitis B infection from a carrier are people in close contact with the carrier. Anyone who has contact with blood, semen, or other body fluids of a carrier is a
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