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Author Topic: Test for Hep b !!!  (Read 9259 times)

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Offline goldguy

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Test for Hep b !!!
« on: August 17, 2017, 12:26:36 pm »
Hello ,
How soon i can make test for Hep B ? i read in the internet that HBsAg test can be done with in 1-9 Weeks after the exposure? What is your opinion?which test should i do and how long after exposure?
Thank you very much...

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #1 on: August 17, 2017, 03:31:05 pm »
I see onthe other thread you started you learned you have been immunized for hep b so hep b antibody testing is not needed.
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline goldguy

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #2 on: August 17, 2017, 05:40:53 pm »
i took 3Nos of Vaccine during the year of 1997... exactly 20 years ago... am i still protected? or do i need to take vaccine again?
Thank you....

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #3 on: August 17, 2017, 06:01:04 pm »
As far as I know as a lay person you are protected for life that is the purpose of vaccinations. 

However, I am not a doctor I am a CNC machinist if you have a medical question you should ask your doctor.

Your doctor will know the correct answer to your question
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #4 on: August 17, 2017, 06:05:56 pm »
Or you could google your question as I just did

https://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/hbv/hbvfaq.htm

"How long does protection from hepatitis B vaccine last?

Studies indicate that immunologic memory remains intact for at least 20 years among healthy vaccinated individuals who initiated hepatitis B vaccination >6 months of age. The vaccine confers long-term protection against clinical illness and chronic hepatitis B virus infection. Cellular immunity appears to persist even though antibody levels might become low or decline below detectable levels.

Among vaccinated cohorts who initiated hepatitis B vaccination at birth, long-term follow-up studies are ongoing to determine the duration of vaccine-induced immunity."
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline Lynn K

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #5 on: August 17, 2017, 06:12:05 pm »
So based on what I am reading from the US CDC (Center for Disease Control) the vaccine is good for at least 20 years. However, you are not at risk because no blood was exchanged as you did not share snorting tools. You could ask your doctor if they recommend you receive a updated vaccination for hepatitis B as it has been 20 years since you originally inoculated
« Last Edit: August 18, 2017, 03:45:48 am by Lynn K »
Genotype 1a
1978 contracted, 1990 Dx
1995 Intron A failed
2001 Interferon Riba null response
2003 Pegintron Riba trial med null response
2008 F4 Cirrhosis Bx
2014 12 week Sov/Oly relapse
10/14 fibroscan 27 PLT 96
2014 24 weeks Harvoni 15 weeks Riba
5/4/15 EOT not detected, ALT 21, AST 20
4 week post not detected, ALT 26, AST 28
12 week post NOT DETECTED (07/27/15)
ALT 29, AST 27 PLT 92
24 week post NOT DETECTED! (10/19/15)
44 weeks (3/11/16)  fibroscan 33, PLT 111, HCV NOT DETECTED!
I AM FREE!

Offline goldguy

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Re: Test for Hep b !!!
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2017, 01:27:15 am »
Thank you !!!

 


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