Who has information about the latest technology on Hep c. cures internationally?
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Go to herbalhealer.com and read the testimonials of those who were cured using natural anti-virals like colloidal silver,olive leaf extract, grapefruit seed extract and oregano oil then make up your own mind good luck.
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The best site on disease is Merck Mannual. It is a trustworthy site. Do not believe everything you read on every site. Make sure it is a credible source. Merck is!
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pcr, gene therapy, antisense drugs... umm
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Yes, you can live as long as any one else, if you get good medical care.  The test is Anti-HCV.  Here's the thing Hep C is a virus, it will always be in your body. Your body creates antibodies to combat the virus.  So there is a constant war going on in our bodies everyday.  When your immune system is compromised by yet another infectious agent then you may start to see signs and symptoms of Hep C again.  You were most probably treated for Acute case of Hep C, but you will always carry the antibodies in your bloodstream. Check out http://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm#2a\n\nGood Luck :)
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In a lab that does research of this type.  I don't think the process is available in clinics as of yet.\n\nI would have said in Korea, but apparently their data is all fake.
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The Only Way to Know For Certainty, that There is Active HCV Replication, is to Do a RT-PCR, for the Viral RNA.  Not a Simple Test for the Antibody (Serology).
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sorry to hear that your friend has got it. i found this site which is a story about a woman who has it. its probably worth reading becasue it kinda gives u insight to what someone with hep c thinks of ect
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Hepatitis C is chronic and not curable, I am sorry to say.  I do not understand your statment that she has a Child Score of 10.  There is no such thing as a complete cure.  Hepatitis C is a viral disease that attacks the liver cells, causing them to die and to form fibrotic areas within the liver itself.  The scarring damages the liver, and although the liver is able to regenerate, the scars cause the liver to fail eventually by impeding  the flow of bile and blood throughout the liver tissue.  The patient becomes jaundiced and develops fluid retention in the legs and abdomen.  They lose muscle mass and look wasted.  They develop varicose veins inside their esophagus and these will often bleed.  These people are very ill.
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I have not personally been treated with Pegylated IFN and Ribavirin, but anemia is common with Ribavirin treatment.  It is the leading reason Ribavirin doses are decreased during treatment for Hepatitis C.  Hopefully you doctor is comfortable using Epogen or Procrit to allow you to maintain the highest possible dose of Ribavirin during your therapy.  Using "growth factors" or agents such as Epogen (or "epo") or Procrit to boost red blood cells and keeping the dose of Ribavirin as high as possible will increase the liklihood of clearing the virus and achieving an SVR.\n\nBest wishes and good luck!
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This is what I have to say about tattoos. Honey, you can get Hepatitis C from it. It is the most rampant cause of cirrhosis of the liver. There is a treatment for Hepatitis C, but only 50% of those infected will respond to given treatment; the rest get liver disease and die. I also just got my blood drawn yesterday to see if I have Hepatitis C. You see we just found out 4 days ago that my husband has it and that I could also have it because I have slept with him. It's no small matter. I'm sitting here scared wondering what the results will be. I hope my test results come back negative. Please pray for me. I also hope for your friend's sake that she chooses not to get the tattoo; it's just not worth it. :(\n\nAdditional Note: A lot of people say it's fine if you get it done at a sanitary professional place. What they don't tell you is it doesn't matter how sanitary it is because part of the ink that is used goes back into the ink vials. To show you what I mean...imagine drinking out of a straw. Part of the liquid in the straw goes back into the glass when you are finished. It may be a very small amount; however, it is the same concept with the clean needles and ink vials when people get tattoos. Once you get Hepatitis C you have to get interferon shots 3 times a week for 6-18 months and there is no guarantee that it will work or that you won't relapse. I sure hope my test comes back negative. I will just hate it if it doesn't, and it's so sad that my husband has this. We have an appointment set up with his doctor in a couple weeks to go over his treatment plan. I think people that get tattoos are crazy!!!!
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http://www.hcvm.com/HCVM/index.html\n\nThis is all you need.
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Go to PubMed and search for hepatitis and children:\n\nhttp://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/entrez/query.fcgi
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try http://www.google.com\n\nEnter string "H5N1" and ckllick search
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There are currently several treatments for chronic hepatitis B that can increase a person's chance of clearing the infection. Treatments are available in the form of antivirals such as lamivudine and adefovir and immune system modulators such as interferon alpha. There are several other antivirals under investigation. Roughly, all of the currently available treatments, when used alone, are about equally efficacious. However, some individuals are much more likely to respond than others. It does not appear that combination therapy offers any advantages.[4] In general, each works by reducing the viral load by several orders of magnitude thus helping a body's immune system clear the infection. Treatment strategies should be individualized by a doctor and patient. Considerations include the risks associated with each treatment, a person's likelihood of clearing the virus with treatment, a person's risk for developing complications of persistent infection, and development of viral resistance with some of the treatments.\n\nOn March 29, 2005, the US FDA approved Entecavir for the treatment of hepatitis B.\n\nOn February 25, 2005, the EU Commission approved PEGASYS for the treatment of hepatitis B making it the first pegylated interferon to be approved for hepatitis B.\n\nChronic carriers should be strongly encouraged to avoid consuming alcohol as it increases their risk for cirrhosis and hepatocellular carcinoma (liver cancer).\n\nInfants born to mothers known to carry hepatitis B can be treated with antibodies to the hepatitis B virus (hepatitis B immune globulin or HBIg). When given with the vaccine within twelve hours of birth, the risk of acquiring hepatitis B is reduced 95%. This treatment also allows a mother to safely breastfeed her child.\n\nAn individual exposed to the virus who has never been vaccinated may be treated with HBIg immediately following the exposure. For instance, a health care worker accidentally stuck by a needle used in a hepatitis B carrier would qualify. Treatment must be soon after exposure, however.
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there is no known cure for hbv or hcv using this protocol. don't be duped in to buying expensive juices, fasting, flushing ect. (some of these protocols can be dangerous for those with these liver ailments as there are many bi-directional diseases associated with it)even tho there is a slight benefit using this stuff, just following a good diet (no red meat, iron, sodium) is the key. stay away from any liver damaging substances like alcohol, prescription pain meds.\nincrease your fruit intake as well as veggies containing no iron. and see your doctor. interferon is used in both hepatitis viruses. don't be afraid of those who claim the treatment is horrible....i as well as many other sure, had our bad days on treatment, but all in all, we felt much better and most of us dont have hcv anymore!!
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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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Not sure but check out the Center for Disease Control website.