My friend got a piercing but didnt check the needle was sterile.so if there was a virus in the needle (aids or any other) when will the symptoms show?
Dr. Maya Halabi-Tawil,
Dermatology
- your friend should get a blood test 6weeks after the piercing to search for hiv hepatitis b and c.
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Hiv , hepatitis C , hepatitis b , syphillis is a 4 months post exposure ( 3 months post PEP for HIV ) CONCLUSIVE? 4th generation hiv tesT
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Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Yes these tests are conclusive. In any case, it is recommended that you always follow up with your treating physician.
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Is the Hepatitis vaccine a must at 22? My concern is whether the vaccines are good here in Lebanon since apparently everything is contaminated. What other vaccines should be taken at this age?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- At the age of 22 years, booster shots of Hepatitis A vaccine and TdaP (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) are recommended because:
1- Our area is endemic for hepatitis A virus
2- Regarding TdaP, it was f... Read More
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Discomfort below my right rib cage I breath heavily and feel heavy in that region.a physical exam 1 week ago and said everything is ok now he asked for echo to check liver and mrara what could it be
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Your doctor may be suspecting hepatitis (inflammation of the liver, usually due to a viral infection) or cholecystitis (inflammation of the gall bladder "المرارة") most probably due to a sto... Read More
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What are the symptoms of hepatitis A , B and C? Do symptoms always appear?Where can I get vaccinated for both? Is it safe? And how much does it cost?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Viral hepatitis is caused by the hepatitis and other viruses. Some types of hepatitis only result in acute infection without causing permanent damage to the liver. Other types can persist for many yea... Read More
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My Hepatitis B c Ab COI level is a 1.940 , is it a sign of an infection? i have been vaccinated for hepatitis B Hepatitis B s Ag is non reactive at level of 0.46 Thank you
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- Hepatitis B core antibodies (anti-HBc Ab) appear shortly after the onset of symptoms of hepatitis B infection and soon after the appearance of hepatitis B surface antigen (HBsAg). Initially, anti-HBc ... Read More
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What is a vaccine?What is hepatitis B?Does a hepatitis B vaccine give nutrition to the body?Can I fast and have this vaccine?
Dr. Zakia Dimassi,
Pediatrics
- A vaccine is a biological preparation that aims to improve the activity of the immune system to a particular infection. A vaccine typically contains an agent that resembles a disease-causing germ, and... Read More
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I have a hepatitis b hbsAg which is positive and this is every time problem when I apply for the visa :(. is there anyway to eradicate it?
Dr. Salim Saab,
Otolaryngology (Ent)
- the virus of hepatitis bwill be eliminated after several months
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