What is Hepatitis B

Originally known as serum hepatitis, hepatitis B has only been recognized as such since World War II, and has caused current epidemics in parts of Asia and Africa. Hepatitis B is r...

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I have been told now that I'm a carrier. The infection is gone, but I can still give this to others. My sister may need a kidney. I'm assuming that I'm no longer a candidate to give mine up. Am I right?
Posted on 05/08/08, 07:05 pm
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Reply #1 - 06/22/08  11:00am
" Tulsa
i thought when you are a carrier then thats it, you just are a carrier and can not rid of the virus. either active or noy active but you said the infection is gone ? how so ?
what type of treatment did you have ? "
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