A 45-year-old member asked:
what is the treatment for hepatitis d?
1 doctor answer • 3 doctors weighed in
Dr. Jason Hemminganswered
Gastroenterology 17 years experience
Treat HBV: Some patients with chronic hepatitis d may be considered for treatment for hepatitis b so go to a tertiary care center for evaluation.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Is hepatitis a prevalent in the us?
3 doctor answers • 7 doctors weighed in
Dr. Lance Steinanswered
Specializes in Hepatology
No: Much more common in developing nations though parts of the us do have a higher prevalence of this water/food borne illness.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can there be complications with hepatitis a if I am an alcoholic?
2 doctor answers • 4 doctors weighed in
Dr. Anatoly Belilovskyanswered
Pediatrics 35 years experience
Sure.: Both kill liver cells - piling one on top of the other sounds like a recipe for disaster.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
Can I be re-infected with hepatitis a?
2 doctor answers • 9 doctors weighed in
Dr. Paul Cohenanswered
Family Medicine 28 years experience
Possibly: After infection your body is supposed to 'remember' and if re-exposed produce the appropriate antibodies to fight it off; but rarely this can indeed occur.
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A 21-year-old member asked:
How long does it take to fully recover from hepatitis a?
1 doctor answer • 1 doctor weighed in
Dr. Ted Baderanswered
Hepatology 41 years experience
Less than 6 weeks: In most cases, less than 6 weeks.
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A 29-year-old member asked:
Can a person spread hepatitis a without having symptoms?
1 doctor answer • 2 doctors weighed in
Dr. David Escobaranswered
Family Medicine 9 years experience
Yes: Yes, the virus can "shed" from the person, even if they don't have symptoms.
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