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Health - May 12, 2008
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Many Vaccines for Adults
By
Nancy Shute
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Health - January 24, 2008
Almost a dozen disease-preventing shots are routinely recommended for healthy adults.
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About Hepatitis C
Health - July 10, 2007
Hepatitis C, the most serious form of hepatitis, affects approximately 4 million Americans.
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Preventing Hepatitis C
Health - July 10, 2007
The best way to prevent infection is to understand the risk factors and modify behavior accordingly.
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Hepatitis C Symptoms
Health - July 10, 2007
When symptoms do occur, they may vary from flulike aches, pains, and malaise to fatal liver failure.
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Hepatitis C Tests
Health - July 10, 2007
The hepatitis C antibody is detected in almost all people infected with hepatitis C.
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Treating Hepatitis C
Health - July 10, 2007
Most people with an acute hepatitis C infection aren't treated.
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Managing Hepatitis C
Health - July 10, 2007
Here are some general recommendations for living with hepatitis C.
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About Hepatitis B
Health - March 20, 2007
Hepatitis B is transmitted through infected blood, unclean needles, or unprotected sex.
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Hepatitis B Symptoms
Health - March 20, 2007
Viral hepatitis may develop without clinical signs or symptoms.
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Hepatitis B Tests
Health - March 20, 2007
Both hepatitis B and D viruses are diagnosed by blood tests.
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Treating Hepatitis B
Health - March 20, 2007
There is usually no need for treatment of an acute infection in adults.
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Managing Hepatitis B
Health - March 20, 2007
It is important to take certain precautions to prevent the spread of this disease.
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About Hepatitis A
Health - February 13, 2007
Hepatitis, which refers to inflammation of the liver, may be caused by multiple factors.
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Preventing Hepatitis A
Health - February 13, 2007
Vaccination before exposure to hepatitis A has been very effective in preventing infection.
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Hepatitis A Symptoms
Health - February 13, 2007
When symptoms of viral hepatitis occur, they may vary with age and in severity.
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Hepatitis A Tests
Health - February 13, 2007
Diagnosis of hepatitis A is largely dependent upon a comprehensive clinical history.
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Treating Hepatitis A
Health - February 13, 2007
Hepatitis A and E usually spontaneously resolve after four to eight weeks.
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Managing Hepatitis A
Health - February 13, 2007
If you have hepatitis A, avoid alcohol until you are well.
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