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I think I infected my girlfriend with hepatitis A must console her?
I went to the doctor and he told me I'm not contagious,
But I do have a lot of the symptoms of hep A,
and now he tells me that in fact most likely I have Hep A and may have given it to my gf.
I wont find out till much later this week.
I told my gf about it. told her to get tested right away.
It was bad timing on my part. She's in the hospital cuz her father"s ill.
She said she cant deal with this now, and doesn't even want to think or stress about this until I know for sure.
Thing is the earlier she gets tested , the more likely it can be prevented for her.
How to console her about her father in the hospital and me may be giving her Hep A??????
Thank you.
terrible first answer.
1) its not an std. by that logic the common cold would also be classified as a "partial std"
2) I said she MAY have it. Not that I definitely "passed it along"
3) The question is about how to console her. Do you know what that word means?
4) The question is not about me wanting some dubious information about hep A
5) Thanks for your time, but go read a book or something will you?
6) why would I mention any of this to her father?????
1 Answer
- 8 years agoFavorite Answer
I would not bring it up with her father. Let your girlfriend take care of that. It is illegal to share details about another persons "STD Status" without their permission. Your girlfriend would likely NOT want to share this kind of private information.
Here is some information for you regarding Hepatitis A:
(Your girlfriend will likely be affected, since you passed it on.)
Hepatitis A is the most common of the seven known types of viral hepatitis. Infection with the hepatitis A virus leads to inflammation of the liver, but complications are rarely serious.
Hepatitis A is also classed as a sexually transmitted disease (STD) because it can be passed on sexually, particularly during activities such as anilingus (rimming). The washing of genital and anal areas before sex, and the use of condoms or dental dams can help to prevent this risk.
There are rarely any complications with hepatitis A infection. Permanent damage to the liver is very unlikely, but in extreme rare cases the infection can be fatal, particularly in older people.
If you have any symptoms or you are worried you may have been infected with hepatitis A, you should discuss your worries with a doctor. They may be able to run tests themselves, or else will refer you to someone who can.
Some countries have specific sexual health clinics that can help you directly.
What does a positive test result mean?
There is no specific treatment for HAV and most people fight off the virus naturally, returning to full health within a couple of months. The doctor will advise avoiding alcohol and fatty foods as these can be hard for the liver to process and may exacerbate the inflammation.
Patients should get plenty of rest and eat a nutritious diet. They should also ensure they do not spread HAV by washing their hands after using the toilet and before preparing food. Patients with more severe symptoms may be monitored in hospital for a short period.
Hepatitis A immunization
Hepatitis A immunization is given in a series of injections. The first single injection in the arm gives protection for a year. The second booster injection at 6 to 12 months extends protection for up to 10 years.
Immunization may also be recommended to prevent hepatitis A developing if a person suspects they have been exposed to the virus.
Follow-up
Someone who is infected with hepatitis A should limit the amount of alcohol they drink. Their doctor may also offer dietary advice.
The doctor will advise about any precautions necessary to avoid infecting others with the virus.