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LucasKelley: 11 months ago

Can hepatitis kill you?

i was swimming in the Ohio river less than a week ago, i do not remember if i had any nicks or cuts on my skin at the time but i did take a shower that same day. i was told that i could possibly have a type of hepatitis and i am scared of the consequences. please give me any information you have

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VickiBankhead: 11 months ago | Last edited at 11:38PM on 6/4/2012

Hepatitis C is transferred through blood and Aids is transferred through blood and body fluid. Swimming would not apply to this.
Hepatitis B is a liver disease caused by infection with the hepatitis B virus (HBV). Hepatitis B is one of the most common forms of viral hepatitis, which includes hepatitis A, B, C, D, and E. But hepatitis has many other causes, including some medicines, long-term alcohol use, fatty deposits in the liver, and exposure to certain industrial chemicals. I think you are fine. If you are worried see your doctor for a vaccine.

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alva: 11 months ago

yes - but you dont have it but go get a blood test

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Cjkenkel: 11 months ago

I know Hepatitis C is deadly, that's what my dad passed away from.

Hepatitis is a concern for many swimmers, surfers and beachgoers in the United States due to the improper disposal of red waste, a hazardous waste, such as syringes. The disease can be spread in the nation’s waters through needle and blood pollution. Officials at Lake Michigan beaches encourage visitors to take caution at the beach this month. It is believed that the red waste pollution traveled from Milwaukee sewer overflows. The syringes could carry bacteria and viruses containing hepatitis and AIDS. At San Diego’s Imperial Beach, pollution is high in the popular surfing location. The beach receives sewage run-off from Southern California's Tijuana River. Officials worry that bodies have been discarded into the area along the river, thus contaminating the water. Many local surfers received hepatitis-A vaccines.
Read more at
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2010/08/20/photos-seven-suprising-wa_n_686252.html

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LucasKelley: 11 months ago

So if i end up having it, is there a way to get rid of it?

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mizchelle: 11 months ago via Android

do u live on ask.com? ur ALWAYS ON

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Cjkenkel: 11 months ago

I'm online at nights, Monday thru Friday. LOL. I get on here while I'm at work because I have nothing better to do. My job is VERY boring.

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mizchelle: 11 months ago via Android

lol ok well u seen very educated and smart just saying ;) have a good night

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Cjkenkel: 11 months ago

Thank you mischelle, and you do the same!

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