What are symptoms of Hepatitis A, B and C?
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Symptoms of Hepatitis A,B, and C\nDark Urine -A,B,C\nStomach Pain -A,B,C\nYellow skin or eye whites -A,B,C\nPale or clay-colored stool -A,B,C\nLow-grade fever -A,B,C\nLoss of appetite -A,B,C\nFatigue -A,B,C\nFeeling sick to the stomach -A,B,C\nLack of nutrition -A,B,C\nAching Joints -B
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http://www.webmd.com/\n\nHepatitis A, B, and C are viral infections that, combined, affect an estimated 5% to 6% of Americans.\n Hepatitis B is spread in infected blood and other bodily fluids such as semen and vaginal secretions.\n How Do I Know I Have Hepatitis B?\n\nSymptoms of acute infection (when a person is first infected with hepatitis) include:\n\n    * Jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes and/or a brownish or orange tint to the urine)\n    * Unusually light colored stool\n    * Unexplained fatigue that persists for weeks or months\n    * Flu-like symptoms such as fever, loss of appetite, nausea, and vomiting\n    * Abdominal pain \n\nOften, symptoms occur 1-6 months after exposure. An estimated 30% of those infected do not have any symptoms at all.\n\nPeople with chronic active hepatitis experience similar symptoms, but their fatigue is much more severe, and they can have confusion or disorientation\nPrevention:\n# Get vaccinated (if you have not already been infected)\n# Use condoms every time you have sex\n# Wear gloves when touching or cleaning up body secretions on personal items, such as bandages/band aids, tampons, and linens\n# Cover all open cuts or wounds\n# Do not share razors, toothbrushes, manicuring tools, or pierced earrings with anyone\n# Do not share chewing gum or pre-chew food for a baby\n# Make certain that any needles for drugs, ear piercing, or tattooing are properly sterilized\n# Clean areas with blood on them with 1 part household bleach and 10 parts water
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If you do not see any side effects count your blessings. We still do not know if that is the reason our 8 year old son (developmentall under 1) Has the problems he has. He is adopted and his mother tested hep B positive at birth so he was given I belive 2 mega hep B vacines plus I think a regular one also.
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Definitive diagnosis of Hepatitis is through blood examination. Not all who gets yellowish or jaundice is Hepatitis B, it can be Hepatitis A or C. There is even Hepatitis E. \n   The antibody & the antigen, as well as the titer should be taken.  Be sure to go to a reliable laboratory. I had seen 2 cases of Hepatitis B, with 2 results, one positive & the other negative in 2 patients.  I asked for a 3rd opinion i the most reliable hospital. Take note the 2 are well known hospitals.
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I have Hep-C, it is true once u have it u always carry it, its just that i have to get blood wk. done every 3 months, your enzymes go up & down. its almost as if having something that gos dotmat & then flares up again its always if your system. I even get liver biopsys done to see if i have any scaring cuz it can get worse in time.
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Takes some time for liver enzymes to elevate, could be several months to years. Hep.C. is transmitted via blood. Good time to use condoms :-)
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Hep A-The virus is spread mainly by oral contact with stool (feces) containing the virus.\nHep B-The hepatitis B virus spreads by way of body fluids, including blood, semen, and vaginal fluids (including menstrual blood). \nHep C-Hepatitis C is spread through sharing needles, being exposed to infected blood, or very rarely, having unprotected sex with an infected partner.
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Patients with cirrhosis may have few or no symptoms and signs of liver disease. Some of the symptoms may be nonspecific, that is, they don’t suggest that the liver is their cause. Some of the more common symptoms and signs of cirrhosis include:\n\nYellowing of the skin (jaundice) due to the accumulation of bilirubin in the blood \nFatigue \nWeakness \nLoss of appetite \nItching \nEasy bruising from decreased production of blood clotting factors by the diseased liver. \nPatients with cirrhosis also develop symptoms and signs from the complications of cirrhosis that are discussed here: http://www.medicinenet.com/cirrhosis/page2.htm
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Abdominal pain\nBack pain\nBronchitis\nBruising and bleeding under the skin\nChest pain\nCoughing\nDepression\nDiarrhea\nDifficulty breathing\nDizziness\nFatigue\nFluid retention and swelling\nFlu-like symptoms\nHeadache\nHigh BP\nHigh cholesterol\nIndigestion\nInflammation\nItching\nJoint pain\nNausea\nPain\nPurple discoloration of skin\nUpper respiratory tract infection\nUrinary tract infection
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The hepatitis C virus (HCV) is a small, enveloped, single-stranded, positive sense RNA virus in the family Flaviviridae.\n\nThe hepatitis B virus is a member of the Hepadnavirus family. It consists of a proteinaceous core particle containing the viral genome in the form of double stranded DNA with single-stranded regions and an outer lipid-based envelope with embedded proteins. \n\nTransmission of the viruses and signs and symptoms of both are remarkably similar.
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Hepatitis is a fancy way of saying inflammation of the liver.  There are many different reasons that can cause hepatitis.  Virus, massive blood infections, medications, alcohol, auto-immune disorders are some general causes of hepatitis. \n\nHepatitis C virus and alcohol both can cause inflammation of the liver.  Hepatitis C can be easily tested by blood work and if you have abnormal liver function test and Hepatitis C, it could be causing the hepatitis.  If you test negative for Hepatitis C and you drink alot of alcohol, then the alcohol may be causing it.  Now if you drink heavily/frequently and also have Hepatitis C it may be hard to figure which one is doing more damage.  In the last case senerio,  the important thing to rememeber is that both the alcohol and hepatitis C could be causing liver inflammation and ultimately you could develop liver cirrhosis (liver is so damaged and scarred from chronic inflammation) faster than if you have only had one causative factor.\n\nUnlike what people above said, alcohol does cause hepatitis and it is common.  Chronic hepatitis can ultimately lead to liver cirrhosis.
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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.\nFor more info, check out the link below.
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According to WHO:\nHepatitis means "inflammation of the liver", and the most common cause is infection with one of 5 viruses, called hepatitis A,B,C,D, and E. All of these viruses can cause an acute disease with symptoms lasting several weeks including yellowing of the skin and eyes (jaundice); dark urine; extreme fatigue; nausea; vomiting and abdominal pain. It can take several months to a year to feel fit again.\n\nAbout Egypt and hepatitis:\nEgypt has a population of 62 million and contains the highest prevalence of hepatitis C in the world. The national prevalence rate of HCV antibody positivity was estimated by the Egyptian Ministry of Health (MOHP)in 1999 to be 18.9%. Since 25-30% of individuals clear the infection, the estimated adjusted national prevalence rate is 12% (or 7.2 million people) (MOHP, 1999).
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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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that is inflamation of the liver, either acute or chronic. There is an A,B,C,and D virus. Causes are alchohal abuse, use of certain chemicals and drugs and autoimmune disorders. Virus A is transmitted by drinking water eating food after that person. Viruses B,C,and D are are usually spread by blood products also spread through sexual contact.there is a vaccine for type B and one in progress for type A( i hope i get best answer)
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Hep C: \n\nIn April of 1989, the discovery of the virus, re-named hepatitis C virus, was published in two articles in Science.\n\nWas discovered by Dr Matthew Hoare \n\nHep A & B:\n\nAlthough hepatitis has been known for centuries, before World War II doctors did not know that it was caused by a virus. It was assumed to be contagious because epidemics of hepatitis often occurred in crowded, unsanitary conditions, but how it was passed from person to person was a mystery.\n\nHeadway into solving the mystery was made in the 1940s by a British doctor, F. O. MacCallum, who specialized in liver disease. He was concerned not so much with hepatitis as with the extremely deadly yellow fever transmitted by mosquitoes, which was killing soldiers in Africa and South America. Charged with the production of a yellow fever vaccine, MacCallum was perplexed as to why a sizable proportion of soldiers who received the yellow fever vaccine developed hepatitis a few months later. The yellow fever vaccine contained human serum, and MacCallum was aware of other hepatitis cases reported in the medical literature that followed inoculation with vaccines containing human serum. He also knew of cases that followed the reuse of unsterilized syringes and needles in the treatment of diabetes or venereal disease, instruments that could contain particles of blood. MacCallum came to suspect that a virus carried in human blood could cause hepatitis.\n\nA series of observations of volunteers by MacCallum and others during and shortly after the war strengthened that hypothesis and made it clear that hepatitis can also be spread by other means than through blood. MacCallum coined the term hepatitis A for the form of the disease that is spread primarily through food and water contaminated with minute quantities of fecal material and the term hepatitis B for the form that is transmitted mainly by exposure to contaminated blood.
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High fever, vomiting, very bad rash on body, headaches.This the basic symptoms for both.