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How would i know am i suffering from hepatitis a or b without test because both are having same symptoms?

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Hepatitis: There is no way to know without blood tests. You are also forgetting about the dreaded hepatitis c as well. Any physician can offer you these tests.

Answered 4/21/2013

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A member asked:

How would i know am i suffering from hepatitis a or b without test because both are having same symptoms?

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Dr. Robert Killian answered

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