what is hbsag+ ? any recovery from this ?
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Hepatitis B surface antigen positive.
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It depends upon your age and immune function.\n\nChildren are very unlikely to clear the HBV infection if they are born to mothers with HBV. In fact, only about 10% clear the infection and 90% develop chronic HBV. These individuals typically begin to have complications, including liver inflammation, fibrosis, cirrhosis, and liver cancer earlier in life (20's to 30's)\n\nAdults infected with HBV are more likely to clear the infection.  Approximately 90% of adults will clear the infection (often after several months of symptoms, including jaundice) while only about 10% will develop chronic HBV.\n\nThere is a vaccine and it is now recommended that children be vaccinated so hopefully this will be a distant memory in another 20-30 years.
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im not aware of any diseases associated with blood types A + B. the only issue is if a mom as a non-compatible blood type with her baby, sometimes that can cause a problem but even that is usually not an issue
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Oh dear.  HBP is an often ignored condition that can be deadly.  If you smoke?  Stop.  Also, you could have blood vessels that are a bit close to your typmanic membrane in your ears that can magnify any type of rise in blood pressure (whoosh  whoosh with every beat of your heart)and/or constant adrenaline pumping because that is your body's defense mechanism when there is something wrong...you may not even know what it might be?  See your doctor and tell him/her about your concerns and don't let him/her poo-poo your concerns.  Demand an answer.
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Hello..Ignore the unserious answer of your question.The problem with Hepatitis C is reallly deserving attention. Actually,if it's chronical( as I got) you will have the hepatitis virus whole your life.You must net be ashemed of it,because it's not transmitted only sexually(only 5-10%),but through the blood,it's not supposed that you was a junkey,etc.The treatment is not a cure and have many side effects,it's provided only in specialized clinics and is based in the INTERFERONE injections.The best way to keep your liver functions well is to eat not just healthy ,but applying the special diet for liver problems,no alcohol,no coffee,no black tea..Wish you luck!
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It means you are infected with hepatitis B and it is actively destroying cells in your body.  Go to the doctor and do whatever he tells you to do!
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The most interesting question of the day, so I had to do some research. While I thought it was impossible because of the antigens present in blood types, this article seems to indicate that it can be done. That sure will relieve blood supply issues.
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yes, you were infected at some point with the hep C virus. It is possible for hep C to resolve on it's own occasionally. This is very rare compared to hep B which often resolves without becoming chronic.  I know one guy whose hep c resolved without treatment and has antibodies but no infection. In this case you would be viral negative but test positive for the antibodies. If I was in your shoes I would get retested every 6 months for the next couple of years unless a very smart hepatologist or gastroenterologist could explain to me why the testing wasn't necessary.  \n\nhttp://www.webmd.com/hw/hepatitus_c/tw9921.asp
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Hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg) is a protein antigen produced by HBV. This antigen is the earliest indicator of acute hepatitis B and frequently identifies infected people before symptoms appear. HBsAg disappears from the blood during the recovery period. In some people (particularly those infected as children or those with a weak immune system, such as those with AIDS), chronic infection with HBV may occur and HBsAg remains positive. \nSometimes, HBV goes into “hiding” in the liver and other cells and does not produce new viruses that can infect others, or produces them in such low amounts that they cannot be found in the blood. People who have this form are said to be carriers. In other cases, the body continues to make viruses that can further infect the liver and can be spread to other people. In both these cases, HBsAg will be positive. The next test is helpful for distinguishing these two states. \n\nHepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg) is a viral protein associated with HBV infections. Unlike the surface antigen, the e-antigen is found in the blood only when there are viruses also present. When the virus goes into “hiding,” the e-antigen will no longer be present in the blood. HBeAg is often used as a marker of ability to spread the virus to other people (infectivity). Measurement of e-antigen may also be used to monitor the effectiveness of HBV treatment; successful treatment will usually eliminate HBeAg from the blood and lead to development of antibodies against e-antigen (anti-HBe). There are some types (strains) of HBV that do not make e-antigen; these are especially common in the Middle East and Asia. In areas where these strains of HBV are common, testing for HBeAg is not very useful. \n\nAnti-HBe is an antibody produced in response to the Hepatitis B e antigen. In those who have recovered from acute hepatitis B infection, anti-HBe will be present along with anti-HBc and anti-HBs. In those with chronic hepatitis B, usually anti-HBe becomes positive when the virus goes into hiding or is eliminated from the body. In strains that do not make HBe antigen, anti-HBe is also positive.\nwww.labtestsonline.org/understanding/analytes/hepatitis_b/test.html \nSo from this and my slight background knowledge, it depends on your Hepatitis B e-antigen (HBeAg) reveals.\n\nDiscuss your concerns with your MD.
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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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it depends if its a r n a virus or d n a like hep e  cant do ,it without hcb{hep b}to produce the envolope.
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I am really sorry to read that. Mine is B+, pl lemme know if the hospital can exchange the blood, i mean taking mine and giving the required O+. I am in chennai. u can contact me by clicking my icon.
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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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Go check out this support group on yahoo; it is for autoimmune hepatitis and it has over 200 members signed up. They seem fairly active in their message posting.\nhttp://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Autoimmune_Hepatitis/\n\nI don't have hepatitis, but I have a bad kidney disease that seems to be autoimmune. Had a kidney transplant in March.\n\nTake care.
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Hepatitis B can be cured is some cases, resolve on it's own in some cases, becomes an asymptomatic carrier of the virus in some cases, or become a serious chronic disease with the potential of causing liver cancer. Only a physician can run the blood tests that will tell you what your situation might be. Here is a good CDC link for basic info.\n\nhttp://www.cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/b/faqb.htm
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There currently is no cure for Hepatitis B or C. They do have interferon treatment that you can go through, that does greatly reduce the viral load, but in many cases it will return. \nThe treatment is a form of chemotherapy, and is rough on you. I have went through it twice. It reduced the viral load both times, but did not fully eradicate it, and it quickly multiplied again. I'm told by doctors that it was not wasted effort, as it gave my liver a chance to at least rest a bit. The liver can regenerate itself if it is not scarred too much. The danger with Hepatitis B and C, is that they can so greatly damage your liver that it can not regenerate itself and can turn to liver cancer or cirrohhisis. For a lot of people, it will never cause problems and they can live a normal lifespan. If you have it, I wish you well, and my only advice is to weigh your situation carefully before jumping into any course of treatment. And very importantly, get a doctor that you trust and that will answer any and all questions you have. There are so many that will not, or that seem indifferent to what you are going through. It can be life altering. Request a complete Liver panel to see your ALT levels (these tell you how hard your liver is working), and stay away from all drugs and alcohol, as they are very toxic to your liver. Also, I have been told that tylenol is very, very hard on your liver. Use aspirin instead, if your stomach can tolerate it. As for being more dangerous than aids. I'd say they are both equally dangerous, as each can eventually kill you in a different way. But you hear of more research being done on aids treatment than for hepatitis.  I wish you all the best.