HCV -- Asked Often Answered Here

• Surveys and Epidemiology surveillance reports have made it universally agreed that the percentage hepatitis C is transmitted through sexual intercourse range from 3% to 15%. The least likely transference beginning with sexually monogamous partners.
• Remember to use barrier methods of contraception (eg, condoms, diaphragms). Oral contraceptives do not protect you from sexually transmitted diseases. Hepatitis C is transmitted from the blood of the infected.

Can hepatitis C Be transmitted From Mother to Child?

Seven studies published between 1992 and 2000 were revisited in 2001. Language was not restriction:in utero. Confirming research continues.

• HIV/HCV co infection raised percentage of transmission from 3.5% up to 22%
• Intravenous Drug Use raised transmission from 3.4% to 10.8%
• Mode of Delivery as well as breast feeding transmission studies require standardization in study however at the time show no real change in transmission possibility.
• Information available in 2008 shows no difference suggesting transmission to unborn children among non high-risk-mothers remain at just over 3%. High risk occupations behavior and circumstances can be found here: http://www.debbullan.org/high_risk.htm

Extrapolated data: Between 10,000 to 60,000 newborn babies will be infected with HCV each year due to Mother to child transmission.

How long after exposure to HCV does it take to test positive for anti-HCV?

• According to the CDC (Center for Disease Control, Atlanta, Georgia USA): "A single positive PCR test indicates infection with HCV.A single negative test does not prove that a person is not infected. Virus may be present in the blood and just not found by PCR.When hepatitis C is suspected and PCR is negative, PCR should be repeated."
  People at high risk for Hep C should test regularly. Testing options can be found here: http://www.debbullan.org/HCV_Testing.htm
• For more information regarding testing for HCV, Cigna Healthwise (Health Insurance Company) answers questions about testing as well as about the procedure itself Find the link here: http://www.cigna.com/healthinfo/tw9921.html

How long after exposure to HCV does it take to test positive with PCR? PCR: (Polymerase Chain Reaction) A technique to produce enough DNA to be adequately tested for disease causing viruses.

• It is possible to find HCV within 1 to 2 weeks after being infected with the virus.Source: cdc.gov/ncidod/diseases/hepatitis/c/faq.htm#t8

Is Stem Cell Research a Research Avenue For Hepatitis C?

• Research in gene transfer technology to battle hepatitis C as well as liver regeneration to reverse the damage done by the virus is moving forward. Debbullan Inc. is searching for professional liaise in this field. Email Debbullan@cs.com to help make a difference.

Can Hepatitis C Be Contracted By Repeated Use of a Syringe by The Same Person?

• "...Repeated use of the same syringe and needle by the same patient. If the patient does not have HCV he/she cannot get it from the syringe/needle. If the patient is being treated for HCV and clears the virus but continues to use the same syringe/needle he/she can re-infect himself/herself. The patient using the same syringe/needle is at risk for bacterial infections from using a dirty syringe/needle." Source: Dallas/Fort Worth Metroplex Medical Professional

Above are the most commonly asked
questions of Debbullan Inc. If you have questions or comments contact Debbullan@cs.com

Debbullan Inc. is not a medical institution. Debbullan Inc. does not recommend particular treatments for specific individuals under any circumstance. In all cases we strongly recommend that you consult your physician before pursuing any course of treatment.

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