Going to the Dogs
Hepatitis C is and has been evading modern-day medicine for quite some time now. Known for quietly destroying your liver without giving you easy-to-pick out symptoms, Hep C is making it’s way to take over HIV/AIDS as the number one STD – and that’s not a good thing. But thankfully researches are not giving up – in fact, they have turned to the dogs. Yep…our “Best Freind” may actually bring us a valuable insight to finding a vaccination for this deadly virus someday soon. Here is the full story. In the meantime, if you have been engaging in unprotected sex, recently got a tattoo and/or have shared any needles…get yourself checked. It’s easy and affordable – just click here.
3-Way
No, not that guys (mind out of the gutter please). Just wanted to grab your attention to state that Hepatitis, the STD that causes inflammation & damage to your liver, can come in three types: Hep A, Hep B, and Hep C.
The most common type in the US is Hepatitis A. It can last from a few weeks to a few months and bring mild to severe symptoms. It can be treatable without any permanent damage.
Then Hep B & Hep C can last up to a few weeks up to a lifetime. It’s when either of these two become chronic that can cause permanent liver damage. The difference between the two is that they are caused by two different viruses and how they spread.
Hep B is HBV and is normally spread through sexual contact and Hep C is HCV and is normally spread by using needles (intravenous drugs, etc)
If you have been having unprotected sex and/or have been around needles (outside of a hospital or health fair) – getting tested/screened by professionals will help you identify if you are infected with an STD or not. Don’t wait until you have severe symptoms as it might be too late to repair any damage that may have been done. Just click here to get started. We make it convenient and inexpensive.
Hepatits B Vaccine linked to Neurological Disorders and some Deaths
Vaccinations have gotten some good press in the past but recently have led many to wonder whether they are safe or not. From the large number of miscarriages after the H1N1 vaccine was pushed on pregnant women, to questions as to whether vaccines could cause autism, people have begun to question their safety. It used to be that only the “fringe” people that were questioning the safety of these vaccines but more recently it has become extremely mainstream.
Hepatitis B has been in the news lately as some start to question the validity of vaccinating newborns. It has been given to newborns since it was mandated in 1991. Since thin it has also had its possible side effects updated from a basic fever to possible death. Although death is listed as rarely happening with this vaccine on the CDC website, rare is never actually defined as a specific percentage. Several cases of infant deaths after vaccination have people question as to the validity of the vaccine at all.
Hepatitis B Vaccine is now given to babies after birth. According to the website thinktwice.com “. . in the US, the Hepatitis B disease mainly infects intravenous drug users, homosexuals, prostitutes and promiscuous heterosexuals. The disease is transmitted by blood, through sex or dirty needles. How could a newborn baby possibly get Hepatitis B if the mother was screened and tested negative, as my wife was? It is almost impossible. Unless a newborn child is having unprotected sex or sharing needles with an infected junkie, it is extremely unlikely to get the Hepatitis B disease. So then why are most U.S. babies inoculated at birth by their hospital or pediatrician with the Hepatitis B vaccine? That is a question every parent should ask before getting this vaccination. I’ve discovered the answer is an unrestrained health bureaucracy decided it couldn’t get junkies, gays, prostitutes and promiscuous heterosexuals to take the Hepatitis B vaccine so they mandated that all babies must be vaccinated at birth. Drug companies such as Merck (reaching for new markets) were instrumental in pushing government scientists to adopt an at-birth Hepatitis B vaccination policy, although the vaccine was never tested in newborns and no vaccines had ever been mandated at birth before. It is widely recognized that newborns have underdeveloped immune systems, which can be overwhelmed or shocked.”
While it is important to get tested for Hepatitis B if you fall in to the main risk groups of Hepatitis B, vaccination is now being called into question. Educate yourself as those around you may have anterior motives or may just not know the truth.
New Hepatitis C Drug Now with FDA Approval
On May 13th, 2011 the FDA approved a new drug to treat Hepatitis C. “Victrelis is used for patients who still have some liver function, and who either have not been previously treated with drug therapy for their Hepatitis C or who have failed such treatment,” an FDA news release states.
This is great news for those that suffer from Hepatitis C. The drug can be used to treat Hepatitis C, but may also lead to a cure for some patients.
Hepatitis C currently infects around 200 million people worldwide. It is a disease of the liver. In the United States it is estimated that a whopping 1-2 percent of the population may be infected. The approval of this new drug is a great thing for all the people that have Hepatitis C.
New Medications Show Promise for Treating Hep C
New drugs that treat diseases are like a dime a dozen in today’s world – but recent news suggests that this is more of a breakthrough. A new pill that has not only treated Hepatitis C (HCV) but has eliminated the virus in some cases and is setting the stage for more progress. For the full story click here.
Hepatitis C is usually not transmitted through sexual intercourse but can happen especially when you have more than one sexual partner. Hep C is instead transmitted by blood to blood contact. Most people who are infected do not even know it. They have no symptoms and are living normal everyday lives. Some symptoms though that may be present are nausea, fatigue, headaches, loss of appetite and abdominal pain. So you can see why most would not associate themselves with having HCV. Some high risk factors are having multiple sex partners, using drugs intravenously, and getting tattoos or body piercings. If you are concerned that you may have HCV, or possibly another STD, click here.
What is the difference between Hepatitis A, B, and C
With all of the information floating around on STD testing, there is little information detailing the specific diseases. Hepatitis is a prime example. There are 3 types of Hepatitis. But, what are they? How long does it take to show symptoms? How can I become infected?
Hepatitis affects the liver. The different types may affect the liver in different ways. There are different viruses that are very different and are labeled Hepatitis A-E. The Hepatitis viruses that may be transmitted sexually are A, B, and C.
Hepatitis A is a contagious liver disease that can last from a few weeks to a number of months with mild to severe symptoms. Most people who seek treatment early recover without permanent liver damage.
Hepatitis B is an infectious liver disease that can last for a few weeks up to a lifetime. Chronic Hepatitis B can cause permanent liver damage.
Hepatitis C is an infectious liver disease that can last for a few weeks up to a lifetime. Chronic Hepatitis C can cause permanent liver damage.
It may take 6 months to develop symptoms.
Hepatitis A – Some people who have contracted Hepatitis A may experience no symptoms. However, symptoms that usually develop include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, weakness, sensitivity to light, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain, and/or yellowing of the skin and eyes. It is possible to spread Hepatitis A even if no symptoms are present.
Hepatitis B – Most adults will develop symptoms from Hepatitis B that include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, weakness, sensitivity to light, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain, and/or yellowing of the skin and eyes. Symptoms typically develop on average of three months after exposure. It is possible to spread Hepatitis B even if no symptoms are present.
Hepatitis C – The majority of people with acute Hepatitis C will not develop symptoms. However, mild to severe symptoms may occur and include fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, headache, weakness, sensitivity to light, fever, nausea, vomiting, abdominal pain, dark urine, joint pain, and/or yellowing of the skin and eyes. If symptoms occur, they typically develop on average a month and a half after exposure. It is possible to spread Hepatitis C even if no symptoms are present.
You may become infected by Hepatitis in one of the following ways:
Hepatitis A - Is transmitted by ingesting food or beverages contaminated with feces of an infected person, handling objects contaminated with feces of an infected person, or ingesting polluted water. It can however be transmitted through sexual activities that involve the mouth and anus.
Hepatitis B - Is generally transmitted through the transfer of blood, bodily fluids, and feces. Sexual contact is the most common cause for transmission of Hepatitis B. Transmission can also occur through sharing needles or personal hygiene items with an infected person. An infected pregnant woman can transmit the disease to her unborn child.
Hepatitis C - Is transmitted through the transfer of blood. People usually become infected by sharing needles. An infected pregnant woman can transmit the disease to her unborn baby, Even though it occurs less frequently, people may also become infected through sexual contact with an infected individual or by sharing personal hygiene items that have come into contact with an infected person’s blood.
If you do not know what type of Hepatitis you have it is best to get tested with a Hepatitis panel that covers all 3 types of STD Hepatitis A-C.