Infectious Diseases - March 2007

I am going to be receiving blood soon. My friend just gave blood at the red cross and it says on the sheet that they only test for hep c and hiv using a NAT test, which i guess is some new test that can detect it early. but my concern is is they said they use a screening for the other diseases (hep b, west nile) so does that mean that this test probally won't pick these things up? How accurate is just a screening compared with what you get at the doctor? They said that the screening looks for antibodies, but it isn't a specific test for each disease like hep c and hiv are. Please help me.

2007-03-28 01:27:37 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

My friend is to start treatment for 6 months for hep c genotype 2. He has never drank alcohol and I was wondering if his liver will be able to recover and last him a lifetime if treatment is succesful. I would ask the specialist but he is too busy to answer questions and is quite abrupt.

2007-03-28 00:15:55 · 0 answers · asked by Abigail 3

Here's the deal people. I want people who do not think HIV causes AIDS to put simply, why that is the case. I'm a scientist, i'll understand jargon. In this question I DO NOT WANT TO SEE people ranting about either view point. I dont want long spiels just the science.

If you think HIV does cause AIDS, this isn't the place to vent anger at those who disagree. I just want to know the evidence being put forward on the other side.

So. To recap: What is the evidence that HIV does not cause AIDS in humans?

This question is also under STD's.

2007-03-28 00:10:07 · 8 answers · asked by Bacteria Boy 4

pls. help us find the question to help our friend.

2007-03-27 23:57:30 · 1 answers · asked by denise87 1

2007-03-27 23:54:45 · 5 answers · asked by ♥PurePoison♥ 3

microorgasnism, flu

2007-03-27 23:37:28 · 4 answers · asked by xnix&vix! 1

I caught Vivax Malaria last year and a year later I still have it. Have tried malaron, Quinine, Chloroquine, primiquine and I am still getting attacks. Rigors, Bleeding gums and noses, high temperature and have just about had enough. I have had months off work. Will I ever get rid of it? Is that possible? Are there any wonder drugs? I am 88kgs.

2007-03-27 21:53:20 · 5 answers · asked by ceejfletcher 1

I am 23yrs old. Should I get the Varicella vaccine? And also how effective is it?

2007-03-27 21:38:38 · 3 answers · asked by gababygrl10583_912 2

2007-03-27 19:30:03 · 2 answers · asked by penty 2

where can i go to buy doxycycline or zinthromax online without having a prescription for it?

2007-03-27 19:15:21 · 3 answers · asked by playboyleroy2002 1

2007-03-27 19:14:37 · 9 answers · asked by vickie 1

2007-03-27 19:13:05 · 4 answers · asked by bullrunjimbo 1

it'll be better if u can give me a chemical perspective of the disease.

2007-03-27 18:47:49 · 5 answers · asked by Anoop V 1

2007-03-27 18:40:27 · 7 answers · asked by passionannie 3

looking to check if i have anything wrong with me, anybody know?

2007-03-27 17:58:56 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous

what dosage of doxycicline or zinthromax would i need to cure chlamydia? and are these the only two drugs that can cure it? i heard one dose zinthromax can cure chlamydia...is that true if so what is that dosage?

2007-03-27 17:28:38 · 5 answers · asked by playboyleroy2002 1

i read that only doxycycline and zithromax can fight chlamydia but can amoxicillin fight it as well?

2007-03-27 17:06:55 · 5 answers · asked by playboyleroy2002 1

this Morning I have a bad sore throat and suddey I was runing a High fever of 38.5c.

Now My sore throat is gone and the fever now is away.

what cost this to happen?

2007-03-27 17:00:48 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 16:56:39 · 4 answers · asked by jon & Corrie A 1

after another. Fortunately, the infections are successfully treated with antibiotics. When infected with measles and other diseases, the infant recovers without unusual difficulty. Explain the different immune responses to these infections. Why did it take so long for this disorder to become apparent? Hint IgG

2007-03-27 16:53:18 · 2 answers · asked by Punkin 1

I'm a teen. . .and I've heard that it's a form of herpes, I DON'T want herpes!!!!!

2007-03-27 16:48:32 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

2007-03-27 16:06:01 · 2 answers · asked by jumbocoffee 1

2007-03-27 15:50:41 · 3 answers · asked by Gayle 1

I was diagnosed to have H pylori. I am afraid I won't be able to kiss my loved one. Is this true? Can it be transmitted by kissing? I'm confused since some says it does and some says they haven't figured out yet how this transmit. Any answers?

2007-03-27 15:15:42 · 5 answers · asked by pedyanindying 1

Its a vaccine made using a blood sample. If anyone knows anything about it, there is not much on the web. How does it work? and more important, Does it work?

2007-03-27 14:22:54 · 2 answers · asked by earthenergyherbs 2

2007-03-27 14:15:26 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous

rabies from scratching your ear??????

2007-03-27 13:51:14 · 6 answers · asked by Poosocks 6

I have 37.1 celcius...is that fever????

2007-03-27 13:25:15 · 8 answers · asked by Chico 1

my symptoms are
soar throat
aching neck
fever of 102
congested
head ache
chills but sweating

2007-03-27 13:12:16 · 9 answers · asked by mervelash 3

2007-03-27 13:00:11 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous