I have freind who wants to join the military and he has hepatitis C-can he be accepted.?
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Absolutely NOT!  You cannot have a disease like that and join any branch of the armed forces.  These guys shower together, pretty sleep side by side and share all facilities.  If he lies about it to get in, they will catch it at MEPS and kick his ass to the curb!
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Possitive attitude helps him not to worsen, and ribavirin, interferon and etc etc can help the virus to stop reproducing, so he can keep a liver until his oldest age.\n\nI think there is no vaccine for hepatitis C, if you don't want to get that too, you should rather use condoms.
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Find, then Go to a Medical University Center that has a department devoted to Hepatitis.\nThen check out the fnancial options available including Charity Care
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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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Hepatitis C is transmitted by blood to blood contact only.  This means that blood infected with hepatitis C must come into direct contact with the bloodstream of another person.  Even the smallest amounts of blood can transmit hepatitis C.\n\nTransmission can occur through:\n\nsharing and equipment used to inject drugs  \nunsterile tattooing, body piercing and skin penetration procedures \nhousehold practices (such as sharing razor blades and toothbrushes) \noccupational procedures (eg, needlestick and sharps injuries) \ncertain sexual activities \nmother to baby.\nSharing injecting drug equipment\n\nSharing injecting equipment is the most common way of becoming infected with hepatitis C in Australia.  Syringes, hands, needles, tourniquets, swabs, water, filters or spoons can transmit hepatitis C and other viruses.\n\nIt is possible for a person with hepatitis C to be reinfected with a different strain (genotype) of hepatitis C.\n\nTattoos, body piercing and skin penetration\n\nHepatitis C can be transmitted through unsterile tattooing and body piercing equipment, including tattooing inks.\n\nHousehold transmission\n\nWherever blood to blood contact happens, transmission of hepatitis C can occur.  Sharing razor blades, toothbrushes and personal hygiene items can potentially transmit hepatitis C.\n\nHepatitis C is not transmitted by touching, kissing, hugging or closeness.  Hepatitis C is not present in saliva so cups, plates, utensils and other household items can be considered safe.  However, washing and general cleaning of these household items can protect from many other illnesses and should remain a part of every household's common hygene practice.\n\nA recent study initiated by the Institute of Sciences and Oxford University has shown that one in four homeless people in Oxford are infected with Hepatitis C, posing a major public health concern. \n\nThe study, carried out by Luke Sheriff and Dr Richad Mayon-White, has shown that inadequate diets, poor hygiene and high levels of intravenous drug use have lead to the high numbers of homeless people that tested positive for the virus when screened. \n\nOxford is now the second most highly affected area in Britain; unsurprising, given that it is also the city with the highest recorded number of rough sleepers outside of the capital. \n\nThere are currently between 2,500 and 3,000 people in Oxford classified 'homeless' by Emmaus, a charity operating in the city. Whilst not all of these people may actually live on the streets, the often cramped and squalid conditions in which many 'squatters' find themselves create a ready environment in which the virus can spread. \n\nOf the 98 individuals of the Oxford homeless community who were interviewed and tested for HCV, the results gave an estimated HCV prevalence of 26.5 percent.\n\n\n\nThey are also more prone to HIV, and this is because they are unable to receive adequate medical care, and are more likely to be drug users, and have poor diets, all things that put them at risk or might possibly expose them to the diseases.
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just claim mental disease because hcv is a big reason why so many of us have been unsuccesful in treating depression.\nit is a battle and you will be denied, but after you try on your own, hire an attorney...it will take about 2 years, but go for it...many of us heppers are ill because of the government and you deserve it.
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First of all, congratulations to your husband for choosing to serve his country by enlisting in the Army.  He chose to do a tough job that is certainly needed and I hope that you and your family support him in this decision.\n\nYes, there is a chance that he will be deployed somewhere during his time in the Army.  Some get deployed to Afghanistan, some to Iraq, some even get deployed to Hawaii; soldiers go everywhere around the world.\n\nIt sounds like he is in a career field that is considered to be a  "non-combatant".  That means while working he would not normally carry a firearm but would be one of the people to treat those that were injured or wounded.  This is a respected position in the Army.\n\nI wish both of you the best as you enter the Army family.  Please take a look at the Army website, paying particular attention to the posts and installations that he may be stationed.  At the bottom of the Army home page there is a link called "A to Z".  From here you can find the sites to all of the forts.\n\nGood Luck!
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Although it's not going to be easy, it's time to have your son step up to the plate of adulthood.  Make an appointment for him to meet with a recruiter from the Army/Navy/Airforce/Marines.  He will get good direction, an education, and with luck take responsibility for his life.  I know this isn't the best of times to join the service, but it doesn't sound like he's on a great path as it is.  Good luck, Mom.
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That's a difficult one. Sometimes the military has restrictions of what can be sent to service members. You can always send cards and letters though. Make sure you ALWAYS say you love him. Once he is in his final destination, he can let you know of the acceptible mail.
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if he really wants to go into the military, I guess you can't stop him, but he's going to be treated worse by the drill sergants in basic than his parents more than likely, and it's not going to get him anywhere near being "the ultimate badass"\nto put it bluntly, the most likely place he'll end up is in Iraq, and eventually dead. his best bet is to go into the airforce if he truly is set on joining the military, he's less likely to get killed (unless that's his wish) and he can find a part that will be his niche in life\nmy uncle's been in the airforce for two decades and has found his niche in fixing C-130 Hercules cargo planes, your friend (I only say friend because I don't know his relationship to you) should really weigh his options before he goes off to get killed, because he may find a better place than the marines\nnothing against the marines, I just think we should be killing our youth in iraq
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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 sake that you choose 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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Yep, I just did it. Have him talk to his unit's readiness NCO and get the packet started. Talk to an active-duty recruiter. Be warned though, the National Guard doesn't have to let him go, though they probably will. Also, it takes a while; it took 2 months of almost daily phone calls for me to get my paperwork finished.
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Having joined the Air Force (twice) I know first hand recruiters are not always the best source for this infomation.  I had a surgery on my face in 1990 and when I went to join the first time in 1992, my recruiter just threw up his hands when I was turned down.  Luckily, my doctor knew someone at the Surgeon General's office and I was able to get a waiver.  One thing I have learned in 12 years of military...just about EVERYTHING is waiverable.  First, find where it is written, that is not allowing your condition.  In that regulation, there should be a "waiver authority".  Most regulations are searchable on the internet.  Recruiters are good people, but most take the job to get out of a job they didn't like and/or get stationed somewhere they desire.  They are not looking out for your best interests no matter what they tell you.  I am not telling you the military is a bad choice.  The military has been very good to me, but the only person who is going to look out for you is YOU.
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This is a lengthy answer, sorry!\n\nThe chance of the virus being transmitted to the baby is 5-10%. Pregnanacy with Hep C is not officially discouraged.\n\nhttp://www.hepcbc.ca/pregnancy.htm\n\nPregnant patients with hepatitis C should be advised to:\n\nObtain vaccination against hepatitis viruses A and B as indicated. \nAbstain form alcohol use. \nAvoid hepatotoxic drugs such as acetaminophen (Tylenol) that may worsen liver damage. \nInform the infant’s pediatrician of the mother’s hepatitis C status. \nNot donate blood, body organs, other tissue, or semen. \nNot share any personal items that may have blood on them (e.g., toothbrushes and razors). \nDiscuss the low but present risk for transmission with their partner and discuss the need for counseling and testing. However, HCV-positive persons with one long-term, steady sex partner do not need to change their sexual practices. \n\nLiver enzymes and PCR should be obtained at the beginning of pregnancy, and as needed thereafter\n\nThe following recommendations from The Society of Obstetricians and Gynecologists of Canada may be helpful in counseling women considering amniocentesis.\n\nSOGC Recommendations \n\n\n“Amniocentesis in women infected with hepatitis C does not appear to significantly increase the risk of vertical transmission, but women should be counseled that very few studies have properly addressed this possibility. \nIn HIV-positive women all noninvasive screening tools should be used prior to considering amniocentesis. \nFor women infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV, the addition of noninvasive methods of prenatal risk screening, such as nuchal translucency, triple screening, and anatomic ultrasound, may help in reducing the age-related risk to a level below the threshold for genetic amniocentesis. \nFor those women infected with hepatitis B, hepatitis C, or HIV who insist on amniocentesis, every effort should be made to avoid inserting the needle through the placenta. “ \n\nDelivery and Postpartum\nThe risk of vertical transmission of HCV appears to be related to the level of viremia in the pregnant mother and not to the route of delivery. The virus does not appear to be transmitted when a woman's titer is < 10^6/mL or is negative. Although Tejari et al and Conte et al did not find cesarean section to be protective against transmission of HCV to the neonate Gibb et al have found the HCV maternal to child (MTC) transmission rate to be reduced in patient delivered by elective cesarean. The latter study has yet to be confirmed. Elective cesarean to reduce MCT transmission of HCV is not presently recommended by the Centers for Disease Control, American Academy of Pediatrics or the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. At delivery staff and the baby’s pediatrician should be notified of the mother’s hepatitis C carrier state.\nBreastfeeding does not appreciably increase the risk of transmitting HCV to a neonate.\n\nhttp://www.perinatology.com/exposures/Infection/HepatitisC.htm
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Hi Shahid\n\nHere are some ideas to heal the hepatitis C.\n\nCause\nThe most common cause of hepatitis is a virus that can occur in five potential forms: A, B, C, D, or E. Other causes include excessive alcohol consumption, drug abuse (including pharmaceutical drugs, such as acetaminophen), overexposure to chemicals, and, sometimes, as a reaction to properly prescribed medications. \n\nIn recent years, hepatitis C has been on the increase. It is most frequently caused as a result of blood transfusions. Typically, people with hepatitis C are identified either because they have abnormal liver tests or because of a hepatitis C antibody test. A positive test does not necessarily mean serious liver disease, however. People with hepatitis C may have no liver disease, a mild form of chronic hepatitis, or a more serious form of hepatitis that may progress over a number of years to cirrhosis. The usual indications are a positive antibody test for the hepatitis C virus, abnormal liver tests for more than six to twelve months, and a liver biopsy that shows chronic active hepatitis. Approximately 20% of patients chronically infected with the hepatitis C virus will go on to develop cirrhosis. \n\nNote: Infectious hepatitis can be easily spread two weeks before and one week after jaundice appears. The feces of people with hepatitis contain the virus. Therefore, very strict toilet hygiene and hand and cloth washing should be observed during this time.\n\n\n--------------------------------------------------------------------------------\n\nNatural Cures\n\nAromatherapy: Rosemary can help stimulate liver function. \n\nDiet: Follow a diet low in protein and high in fresh vegetables to minimize stress on the liver. Also eat small meals throughout the day, and avoid foods such as refined sugars, alcohol, and caffeine, which cause stress on the liver, and be sure to drink plenty of filtered water. Drinking fresh lemon juice water every morning and evening followed by vegetable juice is also recommended to help liver function. Easily digested grains, such as millet, buckwheat, and quinoa, are also good food choices. \n\nEnemas: Three warm enemas administered daily can help boost liver function. Do a Colon an Liver Cleanse asap to help remove the toxins out of the system.\n\nHerbs: The liver-cell regenerative properties of herbs such as milk thistle and licorice can be helpful. Take 1/2 teaspoon of this mixture three times a day. Tumeric combined with milk thistle has also been shown to help alleviate the symptoms of hepatitis B. \n\nHydrotherapy: Hydrotherapy is the application of water, ice, steam and hot and cold temperatures to maintain and restore health. Treatments include full body immersion, steam baths, saunas, sitz baths, colonic irrigation and the application of hot and/or cold compresses. Hydrotherapy is effective for treating a wide range of conditions and can easily be used in the home as part of a self-care program. Many Naturopathic Physicians, Physical Therapists and Day Spas use Hydrotherapy as part of treatment. I suggest several at-home hydrotherapy treatments. \n\nJuice Therapy: The following juice combinations can be helpful: beet, carrot, and wheat grass juice; or garlic, burdock, flax, and black currants.\n\nNutritional Supplementation: Supplement with vitamin C, beta carotene, liver glandulars, milk thistle extract, vitamin B complex, adrenal glandulars, lipotropic factors, pantothenic acid, free-form amino acids, betaine hydrochloric acid (HCL), multi-enzymes, and evening primrose oil.\n\nAlternative Professional Care\nIf your symptoms persist despite the above measures, seek the help of a qualified health professional. The following professional care therapies have all been shown to be useful for treating hepatitis: Ayurveda, Acupuncture, Detoxification Therapy, Magnetic Field Therapy, Naturopathic Medicine, and Oxygen Therapy. \n\nBest of health to your family\n\nCheers
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No,dear..It's not possible..Unfortunately,Hepatitus B and C are very resistant and there is only one option,in the first stage of the infection,if the immune system of the patient can cope by itself with it. It's not probable to be reversed the both forms and there are specific treatment,most of them based on Interferone..
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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.