Hepatitis A, B and C Testing
Hepatitis is a sexually transmitted viral infection passed through unsafe sex. Hepatitis A, B and C can all be sexually transmitted.
Costs:
Costs:
$60 - Hepatitis A test
$80 - Hepatitis B test
$80 - Hepatitis C test
$140 - Hepatitis B and C
$160 - Hepatitis A, B and C
Hepatitis Fact Sheet
Symptoms of hepatitis can include:
Who should test for hepatitis?
How Hepatitus A, B and C Testing Is Done
Testing is done with a simple blood test. Testing for Hepatitis is most accurate if it has been 1 month or longer after sexual contact. However, hepatitis has been detected as early as 2 weeks after becoming infected, in some cases.
Hepatitis Treatment
Hepatitis A normally goes away on it's own. Hepatitis A usually becomes inactivated by an infected person's immune system within a few months. These people are normally no longer contagious and cannot become infected with Hepatitis A again in the future.
Some peoples immune system will also successfully fight off, and inactivate, a Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection. However, some people infected with Hepatitis B or C continue to be infected and contagious for years after contracting these viruses. Hepatitis B and C can be treated and controlled with the various treatments. Chronic Hepatitis B and C infection can increase the risk for liver disease but treatment can help! A variety of health regimes can help with recovery.
- Flu like symptoms such as weakness, fatigue, and aching
- Pale colored bowel movements
- Dark colored urine
- Nausea and vomiting
- Dull yellowish skin and eyes
- You can have Hepatitis without symptoms!
Who should test for hepatitis?
- If you have any of these symptoms after sexual contact with a partner you should test for Hepatitis.
- If you've had unsafe sex with partners who's sexual past is unknown you should test for Hepatitis.
- If you have any doubts after sex, even if you have NO symptoms, you should test for Hepatitis.
How Hepatitus A, B and C Testing Is Done
Testing is done with a simple blood test. Testing for Hepatitis is most accurate if it has been 1 month or longer after sexual contact. However, hepatitis has been detected as early as 2 weeks after becoming infected, in some cases.
Hepatitis Treatment
Hepatitis A normally goes away on it's own. Hepatitis A usually becomes inactivated by an infected person's immune system within a few months. These people are normally no longer contagious and cannot become infected with Hepatitis A again in the future.
Some peoples immune system will also successfully fight off, and inactivate, a Hepatitis B or Hepatitis C infection. However, some people infected with Hepatitis B or C continue to be infected and contagious for years after contracting these viruses. Hepatitis B and C can be treated and controlled with the various treatments. Chronic Hepatitis B and C infection can increase the risk for liver disease but treatment can help! A variety of health regimes can help with recovery.
