if my husband was diagnosed with Hep C, what are the chances of my unborn child to get it?
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to the person above me, hepatitis C is viral, not bacterial so antbiotics wont do anything...\n\nanyway, hepatitis C is primarily transmitted through blood but i think it can be transmitted sexually as well (i might be wrong). If you are not infected, there is pretty much a 0 chance your baby would be born with it. however, your husband might could have possibly given it to you, in which case you should notify your doctor of the situation. if you are postive, im not sure if you would be able to pass it on to your baby or not. there are ways to prevent the baby from contracting hiv from hiv+ mothers so i'd imagine there are ways to prevent hepatitis infection as well. I'm not a medical doctor or hepatitis C expert so i apologize if anything i said turns out to be incorrect; but like i said, if your doctor isnt aware of the situation already you should probably need to discuss this issue with him/her.
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Whoever has the more mature immune system against it. If you JUST got it, you'll have lower antibody levels. If he JUST got it, he'll have fewer antibodies. Unfortunately if you've had it for awhile and contracted it from him, it's very possible you both have mature immune systems against it.\n\nWeren't you both screened for STD's pre-marriage? As far as I know, Nevada is the only state that does not require STD screening before a marriage certificate is issued.\n\n People with genital herpes are known to take this way out, rather than being honest with their partners.. Saying their partner gave it to them, not the other way around. As he's very understanding about it, this is exactly what I suspect. If it were ME, I'd be in a horrible rage to have contracted this from someone I loved and trusted.\n\n----\n\nEdit - What are the actual antibody levels for you and your husband. If you could post that up I could give you an estimate on who may have had it longer, but that is no gaurentee. What doctors say when they're discussing an "initial" outbreak, is it's the first outbreak you've gone to that doctor for and you think it's your first outbreak.\n\nJudging by his reaction, I honestly think he had it and knew, as of right now.
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I was pregnant with a child when I first met my husband.  He was the one who took care of me during my morning sickness and all. The babys father wanted nothing to do with me or the child.  Hubby even asked me to marry him when I was 7 months pregnant and loved the little girl like she was from his own genes. So yes it can happen.
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Return to your specialist. If he/she cannot help you, seek a different specialist. My son was born with birth defects 26 years ago, and I discovered that there are degrees of specialists, i.e., just because someone is a specialist, it doesn't make him or her an absolute authority. When a specialist would "give up" on my son, and basically say he was going to die and there was nothing more to be done,I would simply find a different specialist who could help him.  He is now 26 and getting married this summer. Had I accepted one specialist's answer, he would not be alive today. Something is obviously wrong with you and you need to find a physician who can help you. I have gone to 4 specialists for help recently, including the U of Mich. who could not help me with a major medical problem I was having. I went on the net, found yet another specialist who solved my problem in one office visit!!!!
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HEPATITIS C is contracted through blood-to-blood contact. Things to ask: Risky sex, acupuncture without proper autoclaving of needles (ask if needles are disposable-safest), Tattooing with repeat needle use, Using someone elses razor, needle stick of used needle,.There are vaccinations for hep. A, and hep. B, but none for Hep. C.  There are, however, treatments. Hep. C may lie dormant for years, so early detection is best if you suspect you've been infected. There are more behaviors that cause C., so I would suggest that you research yourself. Call your local health dept., and they will provide you with all the information you need. They will advise you as to whether you should be tested. Contact your physician, too\n\nAsking or answering any medical question online, is very dangerous. You will find that laymen, or people who are not qualified to do either, will anyway. They don't seem to get  the picture of possibly putting someone in great medical danger. There is no substitute for education. One of my concerns is that many of these people think that they really do know what they're talking about, and you are likely to choose an answer from one of them, and take their advise. So, I would advise anyone reading this to stop giving unprofessional opinions, as that is all they are. Remember, as well, that giving medical advise without a license, is a federal offense.Even as a professional, I give nothing but direction. This is not my field. That's why I suggested that you get your answers from the ones who are better qualified.
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Hep C is now curable. The exact terminology used is achieving a durable remission which means that even 6 months to 2 years after finishing treatment there is no detectable hep C virus in your blood. The treatment doesn't cure everyone(40-70% depending on which genotype), but even if you don't go viral negative, you will help heal your liver and reduce your chances of developing liver cancer. BTW- The treatment also has lots of unpleasant side effects so make sure and ask your Dr about what to expect.\n\nhttp://www.pegasys.roche.com.pk/main.html\n\nhttp://www.pegintron.com/peg/application\n\nhttp://janis7hepc.com/pegintron_or_pegasays.htm
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Well you could have a child but i think it can catch the virus and so will ur partner so you can adopt. I know it won't really make you happy as a one from your womb but from my experience w/ my aunt (who had the disease) and my uncle(who didn't)- there baby is HIV. Just go to a sophiticated doctor who can really give you all the details.
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Hi check with your doctor, has your wife been vaccinated for Hep B? If not might be a good idea to have her vaccinated. I have included some info for you and some links to look at if you wish.\n\nGood luck and take care.\n\nHepatitis B - the facts\n\nThere are several viruses that can cause hepatitis and each virus is known by a letter in the alphabet, such as hepatitis B. All of the viruses cause similar problems, but they are spread in different ways. \n\nSymptoms of hepatitis B\nSome people have no symptoms at all, but for others the symptoms may include: \n\n*Loss of appetite, nausea and vomiting. \n*Pain in the liver - this is felt under the right hand side of the ribcage. \n*Fever. \n*Pain in the joints. \n*Jaundice - the urine becomes darker and the eyes and skin turn yellow. \n*Tiredness.\nHow hepatitis B is spread\nHepatitis B can be spread by: \n\n*Having sexual intercourse without a condom. \n*Sharing needles, syringes and other injecting equipment. \n*Sharing razor blades and toothbrushes. \n*Piercing the skin with improperly cleaned and sterilised equipment. \n*Infected blood coming into contact with the open cuts of an uninfected person.\nHepatitis B can also be passed from an infected mother to a baby before or after birth. Giving babies hepatitis B vaccine when they are born will help protect them from the disease. . \n\nChronic carriers\nAlthough most people who catch hepatitis B recover completely and no longer have the virus in their bodies, some people have the virus in their bodies for their whole lives. These people are ‘carriers’. Approximately 10 per cent of adults and 90 per cent of children who are infected with hepatitis B will become chronic carriers of the disease. These people often show no symptoms but they can infect others, even when they look and feel well. Carriers may eventually develop liver cancer or chronic liver disease.\n\nProtecting yourself against hepatitis B\nTo help protect yourself against hepatitis B: \n\n*Get immunised with hepatitis B vaccine. \n*Use condoms for vaginal or anal sex. \n*Oral sex is normally unlikely to spread hepatitis B, however, it is best to avoid oral sex if you or your partner has herpes, ulcers or bleeding gums. \n*Do not share needles, syringes or other equipment (such as spoons, swabs and water) if you inject drugs. \n*Wear disposable gloves when cleaning up blood or administering first aid.\nIf you think you have been exposed to hepatitis B, see your doctor immediately. You can be given treatment that may greatly reduce the risk of infection.\n\nYou can be immunised against hepatitis B\nYou need three injections to be fully immunised: \n\n*The first two injections are given one month apart. \n*The third injection is given five months after the second dose.\nIf you started the course of vaccinations but did not finish them you do not need to start again, just complete the other doses.\n\nSide-effects are uncommon, but can occur soon after immunisation. They include fever, soreness at the injection site, nausea and joint pain.\n\nSome people can be immunised for free\nHepatitis B immunisation is free for: \n\n*All students in Year 7 at school. \n*All babies born after 1 May 2001. \n*Children up to ten years old who live in a household with a carrier. \n*Children up to ten years old who belong to a population group that is known to have a high carrier rate. \n*Injecting drug users via a needle and syringe program where there is a doctor or nurse vaccinator on site or from a methadone provider.\nWho should be immunised\nImmunisation is recommended for everyone and especially for: \n\n*Injecting drug users. \n*Health workers and others who come in contact with blood during their work. \n*Workers (and residents) at facilities for people with an intellectual disability. \n*Sexually active people. \n*People with other medical conditions - for example, people with other forms of hepatitis or liver disease or people who receive medical treatment with blood pr
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Hepatitis is a group of viral infections that affect the liver causing acute/chronic inflammation which eventually may lead to liver failure or cancer and ultimately death. The B, C, and D group are blood borne and/or sexually transmitted or by vertical transmission from mother to child. Hepatitis C viral infection (HCV) is notoriously known to cause chronic liver disease and the risk for liver hepatoma/cancer is much higher than for HBV.\nJust like most viral infections, there is no definite cure by antiviral or antibiotic therapy. However, some antiviral drugs such as lamivudine (sometimes used to treat HIV) may hold some promise but no definite cure. It is important to note that most people do not die eventually from chronic hepatitis since it is a chronic disease. They may die of other causes. If you are sexually-active, also consider protecting your spouse/partner from picking up the infection by using appropriate barrier methods. \n\nI would advice you go on a high carbohydrate diet/low protein diet; take multivitamins supplements. have your doctor keep an eye on your liver function tests say on a yearly basis. Most other drugs used as supportive therapy are fraught with bad side effects.
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My husband had Hep b from when he was really sick at age 8, he doesnt remember what happened or exactly how he got it. Last year he had to be tested for everything as he wanted to get Permantent Residency in Australia. When he got the results back they said that he no longer has Hep b. I thought no way can he previously have it, then now he doesnt. How does that work?
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get tested immediately- know that you could have had it way before him. Symptoms aren't obvious and they don't always show.  I have heard that 80% of women carry the virus nowadays, so there is no  way to track it to one partner.  Protect yourself!
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I have hep C. I caught it from my husband. he didn't tell me he had it and it almost ruined my marriage. the only way you can get hep c is by blood. Using the same razor, toothbrush, nail clippers. A lot of people that have hep c don't even know it. The symptoms don't really show until you've been infected for about 20ys. The meds available can cause depression. The Dr. won't treat me because I already have depression. You should be getting tested about every 6 months. Talk to your DR. and you and your DR can decide if it is the right time for you to start taking the medication.\n  There are many websites that will be able to give you more information. The mayo clinic has a lot of info on it.
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I'm ARh- and both my husbands were ARh+.  I've had three children.  After the first one, I was given something called Anti D Serum so that the next baby would be OK.  Same thing happened after my second child.  All 3 babies were fine.  This was free (in the UK - thank goodness for the National Health Service).  Don't know what happens elsewhere.
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Hep C is mostly spread by blood, but other body fluids (like those involved with sex) can cause it to spread to others as well.\nSo unless you or your daughter have been having sex with your parents or touching their open wounds (or blood in any form) you should be safe. If you are really that worried get the test done.
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Birth -- an infected mother can transmit the Hepatitis B virus and Hepatitis C virus to the baby during delivery or shortly thereafter. \n Infants born of mothers who either currently have acute hepatitis B or who have had the infection receive a special immunization series to prevent viral transmission. This includes administering hepatitis B immune globulin and a hepatitis B immunization within 12 hours of birth. Please consult your doctor.\nPlease see the webpages for more details on Hepatitis.
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Has he been tested? If he hasn't he needs to be. If he doesn't have it then yes by all means wear a condom if it will give him peace of mind. The following FAQ is from the CDC.\n\nHow is HCV spread from one person to another? \n\n How could a person have gotten hepatitis C?\nHCV is spread primarily by direct contact with human blood. For example, you may have gotten infected with HCV if: \n\nyou ever injected street drugs, as the needles and/or other drug "works" used to prepare or inject the drug(s) may have had someone else's blood that contained HCV on them. \nyou received blood, blood products, or solid organs from a donor whose blood contained HCV. \nyou were ever on long-term kidney dialysis as you may have unknowingly shared supplies/equipment that had someone else's blood on them. \nyou were ever a healthcare worker and had frequent contact with blood on the job, especially accidental needlesticks. \nyour mother had hepatitis C at the time she gave birth to you. During the birth her blood may have gotten into your body. \nyou ever had sex with a person infected with HCV. \nyou lived with someone who was infected with HCV and shared items such as razors or toothbrushes that might have had his/her blood on them. \n How long can HCV live outside the body and transmit infection? \nRecent studies suggest that HCV may survive on environmental surfaces at room temperature at least 16 hours, but no longer than 4 days.\n\n What do you use to remove HCV from environmental surfaces?\nYou should clean up any blood spills - including dried blood, which can still be infectious - using 1:10 dilution of one part household bleach to 10 parts of water for disinfecting the area. Use gloves when cleaning up any blood spills.\n\n Is there any evidence that HCV has been spread during medical or dental procedures done in the United States? \nMedical and dental procedures done in the United States generally do not pose a risk for the spread of HCV. However, there have been a few situations in which HCV has been spread between patients when supplies or equipment were shared between them. \n\n Can HCV be spread by sexual activity? \nYes, but this does not occur very often. See section below on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread by oral sex?\nThere is no evidence that HCV has been spread by oral sex. See section on counseling for more information on hepatitis C and sexual activity. \n\n Can HCV be spread within a household? \nYes, but this does not occur very often. If HCV is spread within a household, it is most likely due to direct exposure to the blood of an infected household member.\n\nCan you get Hepatitis C from getting a tattoo?\nAlthough biologically possible when poor infection control practices are used, there is no evidence that hepatitis C virus (HCV) has been spread through tattooing. For more information...\n\nSince more advanced tests have been developed for use in blood banks, what is the chance now that a person can get HCV infection from transfused blood or blood products? \nLess than 1 chance per 2 million units transfused.\n\n Is it possible that HCV could be transmitted through the bite of a mosquito or other blood sucking arthropods, especially in third world countries? \nHepatitis C virus has not been shown to be transmitted by mosquitoes or other arthropods.\n\n How can a person protect themselves from getting hepatitis C and other diseases spread by contact with human blood? \n\nDon't ever shoot drugs. If you shoot drugs, stop and get into a treatment program. If you can't stop, never reuse or share syringes, water, or drug works, and get vaccinated against hepatitis A and hepatitis B. \nDo not share toothbrushes, razors, or other personal care articles. They might have blood on them. \nIf you are a healthcare worker, always follow routine barrier precautions and safely handle needles and other sharps. Get vaccinated against hepati
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The best way to see how infected you are is have a liver biopsy, there are specialists that deal with hep c. You control it or it can end up controlling you (your health)\n\nMAKE SURE YOU GET hep A & B shots and boosters because you sure wouldn't want one of those along with C\n\nAlcohol is the worst thing if you have C  :example for each beer you have it is like have 6 of them to your liver