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I had my first symptoms appear right after I had a new sexual partner. He is fine, with no symptoms. Anyone else?? Posts: 58 | From boston | Registered: Apr 2006
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Hmmm, pretty strong evidence that Bb can be transmitted through sexual contact.
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Another thought - this new partner of mine had done extensive traveling in Africa where he contracted maleria and Hep A (I think it was A, anyway).
I have noticed that alot of the drugs we use to combat lyme are also anti-maleria drugs. I wonder if I caught something from him that is related to both malaria and lyme??? Maybe lymaria??LOL!
any thoughts? And why is he symptom free??? Posts: 58 | From boston | Registered: Apr 2006
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Hepatitis B Cause: Hepatitis B virus (HBV), belonging to the Hepadnaviridae. Transmission: Hepatitis B is transmitted from person to person by contact with infected body fluids. Sexual contact is an important mode of transmission, but infection is also transmitted by transfusion of contaminated blood or blood products, or by use of contaminated needles or syringes for injections.
There is also a potential risk of Hepatitis B transmission through other skin-penetrating procedures including acupuncture, piercing and tattooing. Perinatal transmission may occur from mother to baby. There is no insect vector or animal reservoir.
Nature of the disease: Many HBV infections are asymptomatic (e.g. causes no symptoms) or cause mild symptoms, which are often unrecognised in adults.
When clinical hepatitis results from infection, it has a gradual onset, with anorexia, abdominal discomfort, nausea, vomiting, arthralgia and rash, followed by the development of jaundice in some cases. In adults, about 1% of cases are fatal.
Chronic HBV infection persists in a proportion of adults, some of whom later develop cirrhosis and/or liver cancer. Geographical distribution: Worldwide, but with differing levels of endemicity.
In north America, Australia, northern and western Europe and New Zealand, prevalence of chronic HBV infection is relatively low (less than 2% of the general population). Risk for travellers: Negligible for those vaccinated against hepatitis B. Unvaccinated travellers are at risk if they have unprotected sex or use contaminated needles or syringes for injection, acupuncture, piercing or tattooing.
An accident or medical emergency requiring blood transfusion may result in infection if the blood has not been screened for HBV. Travellers engaged in humanitarian relief activities may be exposed to infected blood or other body fluids in health care settings. Prophylaxis (protective treatment): Vaccination. Precautions: Adopt safe sexual practices and avoid the use of any potentially contaminated instruments for injection or other skin-piercing activity. Source: WHO.
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