Question 1

lyme elisa was positive but western blot negative. i have flu like symptoms with fevers, sore glands, raised igm (general) and positive ana, negative for ebv,cmv, tb,hiv, hepatitis, syphilis, strep, h pylori, vsv. is this lyme? if no what could it be?

Accepted Answer

: Histoplasmosis if you raise pigeons or spelunk.  Did you have classical skin rash of Lyme.  Is Lyme common where you live or were visiting before you got ill. Complex blood work. Discuss with a Internist (lymphoa?),  rheumatiologist (lupus) or ID dr (other infections common where you are).  Work with your team.

Question 2

whar is hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Inflamation of liver: Hepatitis or liver inflamation has many causes.   The most common are alcoholic hepatitis, viral hepatitis caused by hepatitis a, b, or c virus and drug induced hepatitis.

Question 3

what is hepatitis?

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Liver inflammation: Usually when people talk about hepatitis, they mean one of the infections in the liver, but it can mean inflammation from other causes as well (e.g.Alcohol). Hepatitis a is the kind you get from contaminated food.  It causes an acute illness that can last weeks.  Hepatitis b and c are from contaminated blood (in the same way as hiv/aids).  Both, but especially c can cause chronic liver problems.

Question 4

how to cure hepatitis?

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Hepatitis: It depends on what type of hepatitis you have (b or c), genotype, previous trials, your health status and many other determinants.

Question 5

can hepatitis be cured?

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Hepatitis: This depends upon the cause of the hepatitis. Most forms are now treatable if they are viral. Alcoholic hepatitis requires discontinuing drinking, and there are some other forms of hepatitis, but need more info. Good luck.

Question 6

what's hepatitis disease?

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Liver: It is inflammation or infection of liver. Caused by viral, bacterial, parasite, autoimmune or drug related.

Question 7

what is symtoms of hepatitis?

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Hepatitis causes...: Hepatitis (liver infection / inflammation) causes:  fatigue, nausea, vomiting, abdominal discomfort, abdominal pain, decreased appetite, low-grade fever, darker urine, muscle aches, jaundice (yellow skin), etc...  A person with hepatitis may be contagious, so a doctor has to do an evaluation and some tests.

Question 8

do mushrooms cause hepatitis?

Accepted Answer

Some can: Amanita phalloides and others (a. Virosa, a. Verna, a. Bisporigera, galerina autumnalis, g. Marginata, g. Venenata, lepiota helveola) are associated with potentially fatal hepatitis.  These are fairly uncommon varieties and wouldn't be found in stores.  In general, wild mushrooms should not be consumed.

Question 9

how do i know if i have hepatitis?

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Mostly: It's a blood work diagnosis.  The history can give some clues.

Question 10

who should be tested for hepatitis?

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Exposure risk: Exposed to known case.  Born in endemic region, e.g. Asia, africa, middle east, caribbean; history IV drug , nasal drug use;  transfusion before 1993; men who have had sex with men, women who have had sex with men who have had sex with men; "homemade" tattoos; tainted food/water; needle stick
hep a: fecal/oral route, bad water/food
hep c: blood/drug use, sex exposure less
hep b : blood/drug/birth.

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