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Can you please tell me how hepatitis c and hepatitis b differ?
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Different viruses: ...With different natural histories, rx. Hep b: dna virus, blood borne, at birth or transfusion, needle stick, sex, IV drugs. Infant exposure:commonly chronic; adult: less commonly. Both can cause chr. Disease, cancer, liver failure. Rx available. Hep c: RNA virus, blood borne; usually drug use (incl nasal), rarely sex. Commonly chr, little symptoms blood supply tested for both (and hiv).
Answered 9/28/2016
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RNA vs DNA virus: Hepatitis c is an RNA virus and hepatitis b is a dna virus. Both can lead to chronic liver disease and cirrhosis. Those with hepatitis b do not need to develop cirrhosis to be at risk or develop liver cancer. The treatment is different for both and hepatitis c can be cured, while hepatitis b can be suppressed with medications but not cured.
Answered 6/10/2014
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