Scientists find gene that could help body cure itself of HIV

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Originally Posted by Once In Awhile

Isn't it interesting how the intellectually stunted always resort to verbal abuse when inconveniently questioned?

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Just another article to throw into the ring:

http://www.articleslist.net/medical-hea ... cleid=1634

Hep B is incurable. It can be fatal for a large number of cases, even though it doesn't kill you for many years and may simply shorten your lifespan. You have to sacrifice a lot of manage it (lifestyle etc.) And worst of all, it can f*ck up your ability to have a more normal love/sex life and have kids because it stays in your system forever. Enough said...

Thanks onceinawhile its apleasure to find someone knowlegable hear and not some twat like beachlover who I see is now making up messages to proof his points.

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Originally Posted by BrisbaneGuy

Thanks onceinawhile its apleasure to find someone knowlegable hear and not some twat like beachlover who I see is now making up messages to proof his points.

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You were the 'twat' who didn't read the original articles in this post properly. The post itself was nothing more than a reference to a couple of articles in newspapers. It's you and your dislike for a poster who has demeaned this post just as you normally do, so I'd say you are the 'twat' and not Beachlover.

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Hep B is incurable. It can be fatal for a large number of cases, even though it doesn't kill you for many years and may simply shorten your lifespan. You have to sacrifice a lot of manage it (lifestyle etc.) And worst of all, it can f*ck up your ability to have a more normal love/sex life and have kids because it stays in your system forever. Enough said...

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True the meds for this only lower the viral count and sometimes allow the body to develop antibodies that keep that count from damaging the liver. If you live or travel in Asia it is very smart to get the highly effective vaccine for this disease. It takes a number of shots and last at least for 25 years.

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Originally Posted by ftj_taw

True the meds for this only lower the viral count and sometimes allow the body to develop antibodies that keep that count from damaging the liver. If you live or travel in Asia it is very smart to get the highly effective vaccine for this disease. It takes a number of shots and last at least for 25 years.

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Hep B injections are at done in three lots, then it is advisable to get a booster once every year or other year. Your doctor would advise you as to the correct time space depending on your health etc.

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Originally Posted by Beachlover

Hep B is incurable. It can be fatal for a large number of cases, even though it doesn't kill you for many years and may simply shorten your lifespan. You have to sacrifice a lot of manage it (lifestyle etc.) And worst of all, it can f*ck up your ability to have a more normal love/sex life and have kids because it stays in your system forever. Enough said...

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More ignorant fear mongering.

Acute hepatitis B refers to newly acquired infections. In most people with acute hepatitis, symptoms resolve over weeks to months and they are cured of the infection.
However, a small number of people develop a very severe, life-threatening form of acute hepatitis called fulminant hepatitis.
Chronic hepatitis B is an infection with HBV that lasts longer than 6 months. Once the infection becomes chronic, it may never go away completely.
Approximately 90% to 95% of infected adults are able to fight off the virus so their infection is cured.
Only about 5% to 10% of adults infected with HBV go on to develop chronic infection.
Acute hepatitis B usually resolves on its own and does not require medical treatment.
There are several antiviral agents for chronic hepatitis B approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). New drugs are always being tested and treatment recommendations are subject to change.

If you have an active sex life with numerous partners then it would be advised to get a Hep B shot, better safe than sorry as you could well be one of those that does become ill. It is not called scare mongering but rather common sense, why take a risk when for a small outlay you can get yourself vaccinated? Most medical practitioners will recommend it especially if you are travelling to or living in the Far East.

Immunisation
Hepatitis B vaccine is safe and effective, but should not be seen as an alternative to a strategy of prevention of transmission.
It is recommended for:
тАвThose who may be exposed to blood or blood products through their occupation, e.g. healthcare workers, ambulance crews, carers of high-risk or known patients, and morticians.
тАвTravellers who intend to stay for long periods in high prevalence areas.
тАвThose considered to be at risk of hepatitis B through their planned activities, e.g. volunteers undertaking manual work, taking part in contact sports, involvement with casual sex.
тАвYoung children who may be in close contact with the local population and therefore at risk of cuts and scratches.
тАвTravellers with pre-existing medical conditions, who may be at higher risk of requiring medical procedures abroad, e.g. pregnancy. (Pregnancy is not a contra-indication to immunisation.)
тАвHaemophiliacs requiring treatment.
тАвPrisoners and prison officers.
тАвAll pregnant women should be screened for HBV.

Another site is this one:

http://healthwellness1.com/sexuallytran ... itisb.html

Calling it incurable and fatal in a large number of cases is fear mongering.

I do however agree that it is sensible and highly recommended to be vaccinated.

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Originally Posted by Once In Awhile

Calling it incurable and fatal in a large number of cases is fear mongering.

I do however agree that it is sensible and highly recommended to be vaccinated.

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Christ you agreeing, now I need a drink!