my husband is daigonosed hcv . his result is -serology test anti hcv reactive 77.940-cut off rate is 1.000----HBsAG-NON active -0.680--cut off ate is 2.000- diagnostic virology ..5: 73-78--. HCV RNA IU/ML = 9.28 . I want to know what genotype he has ?.his liver size is 14.5cm . portal vain 8.5mm . CDB 6mm . is his liver is shirnked?
2006-12-16 06:42:08 · 4 answers · asked by doogi 786 1 in Health ➔ Diseases & Conditions ➔ Infectious Diseases
Your husband needs to be specifically tested to determine his genotype. It is a simple (but expensive if you don't have insurance) blood test. Genotypes do not change, so he will only need to have this test once. The genotype can be a predictor of his ability to respond to the antiviral treatment, and also determines (along with other factors) how long he should remain on treatment. Best wishes to you and your husband.
2006-12-16 23:42:22 · answer #1 · answered by cindy1323 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common genotype seen in the United States.
There are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C. Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy, the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again; genotypes do not change during the course of infection. I would suggest that you contact the authority who carried out the original test, they should have the answer to your question.
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2006-12-16 07:37:38 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
The type of sickle cell is ss;
this preson inherit from both perent a gene type of s. you can get the medical record
on this person medical history.you can contact this person and speak with him personaly. if you choose to do so;
2006-12-16 11:24:10 · answer #3 · answered by oky 1 · 0⤊ 3⤋
c link below.
might help a bit more than the Mans suggestion above, please don't try his link, it may b virus-ed.
no pun intended!
2006-12-16 06:45:51 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋