HEPATITIS PROFILE & HIV SCREEN

(Hepatitis Bs Antibody, HIV 1 & 2 Screening, Hepatitis C Antibody, Hepatitis Bs Antigen) HIV and hepatitis are both conditions caused by a virus that can lead to severe health issues if left untreated. A virus spreads in the body by altering the genetic code of healthy cells to reproduce, meaning that it can quickly overpower the body’s immune system. It is interesting to note that 10% of people with HIV have hepatitis B and 25% have been diagnosed with hepatitis C. This likelihood increases dramatically if a person with HIV also injects drugs, as the likelihood of contracting hepatitis C increases to 75%. HIV and hepatitis symptoms can also overlap, as common health issues include: Fatigue , Nausea , vomiting Loss of appetite , weight loss and Fever.