Can someone who was previously infected with acute hepatitis C but has been cleared of it still infect others?

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"The other 15% of hepatitis C virus infected individuals simply have an acute infection; that is, one that resolves spontaneously in a few weeks or months".
Is there still a possibility of someone who fits the above description, to infect their spouse with hepatitis C?
No
Hep C is super, super hard to transmit.
If your Hep C is cleared, that means you have NO active viral particles in your blood. That is good!
Even if you have chronic positive, it is still hard to transmit, for example, my husband's mother has had it since before he was even born. He does not have it, and his dad does not have it. So, you see it does not transmit so easily.
I would not be freaking out at this point at all.  (+ info)

How do you disinfect eye shadow after conjunctivitis?

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have conjunctivitis, and I've had to go through the whole annoying process of throwing out my contact lenses, mascara, etc. But I really want to avoid having to throw out my MAC eye shadows. Does anyone know how I can disinfect them? I've see make-up artists spray something on the eye shadow pots in the store, but I'm not sure what it is... would alcohol ruin them?
not worth taking a chance - here's a rule: don't share makeup - buy new mascara every 3-4 months and before applying makeup ALWAYS wash your hands. When you have an eye infection use papertowels to reduce the risk of spreading germs - change your pillowcases daily.  (+ info)

What is acute care transcription and what kind of things do I need to know for a verbal test?

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Do I just need to know formats or do I need to know special terminology. I have done radiology before but I am unclear as to what is included with acute care transcription.
acute care is hospital transcription.
The test may cover formats and information included in the basic 4 acute care types -- Historys and Physicals, Discharge Summaries, Operative Notes, and Consultations.
Google samples of each to review terminology and basic format, if needed.  (+ info)

What is acute lymphocytic leukemia in a chronic stage?

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A friend was recently diagnosed with acute lymphocytic leukemia but said that hopefully it'll be in a chronic stage. I have no idea what any of this means. I went online and was doing a little research but it said it effected mostly older people, and he's only twenty. I couldn't find anything on what treatment entails or what chronic stage means. Anyone deal with this on a first hand experience? Is a chronic stage good?
Acute Lymphocytic Leukemia (ALL)

There are four major types of leukemia. ALL is the most common type of leukemia diagnosed in children, and the least common type diagnosed in adults. About 5,200 people are diagnosed with ALL each year. Children account for two-thirds of these cases. In general, children with ALL have a better prognosis than adults. Most children with ALL can be cured of this cancer.
Symptoms of ALL include fatigue, pale skin, recurrent infections, bone pain, bruising, and small red spots under the skin. Doctors use various tests, including blood counts and bone marrow biopsies, to diagnose ALL.ALL is treated with chemotherapy and, sometimes, radiation. Children receive different types of chemotherapy regimens than adults. Patients with advanced cancer that has not responded to these treatments may need a stem cell transplant.  (+ info)

What are the short and long term effects of acute morphine poisoning with administration of naloxone?

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I have been to several sites with this question, trying to learn as much as I can and understand what is going on.

One day post-op for neck surgery on C3,4,7 & T1 with titanium cage enclosure plus removal of multiple bone spurs on spine (front and back incisions), my husband was rushed to SICU due to acute morphine poisoning because of PCA by Proxy (his mother).

His resuscitation required three different attempts with three different medications, the first one being Naloxone. My husband was in SICU for 5 days and endured horrible withdrawals.

Why did he have withdrawals? What are possible complications of acute morphine poisoning? He has been discharged from the hospital, his neurosurgeon is reluctant to prescribe anything to effectively manage his pain. He is also experiencing night terrors when he dozes, but has insomnia.

Any information about acute morphine poisoning, and the antidotes, and the after effects of both will be greatly appreciated.
WOW - PCA overdose by proxy. Never thought I'd hear of that! PCA stands for "Patient Controlled Analgesia", not "Patient's MOM".

The problem with any opiate overdose is that it suppresses the breathing drive in the brain control center. As long as his oxygen levels didn't go down AND STAY DOWN for a prolonged period, there really isn't any long term damage to morphine overdose.

Naloxone reverses the effects of morphine, so a side-effect of Naloxone is acute morphine withdrawl. You can't really adjust the Naloxone dose to just reverse a little of the morphine.

Probably now he's just having problems with pain control since the docs are worried about another overdose, this time with oral medications.  (+ info)

Can I drink alcohol while using treatment prescribed for conjunctivitis?

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I have been sick for the past 5 days. I believe I have developed some sort of conjunctivitis in my right eye, not sure if its bacterial or viral. (Leaning towards viral). I am thinking about going to the doctor, but I wanted to find out beforehand that if I was prescribed some sort of treatment for my eye, such as an antibiotic, would I be able to drink alcohol while I would be using it? Next week is New Years, and I would definitely prefer to be able to consume alcohol. Any answer would def be appreciated. Ty.
The effects of combining antibiotics and alcohol can vary, depending on the specific antibiotic.

Alcohol doesn't diminish the effectiveness of most antibiotics. However, antibiotics and alcohol can cause similar side effects, such as stomach upset, dizziness and drowsiness. When you combine antibiotics and alcohol, these side effects may increase.

A few antibiotics — such as metronidazole (Flagyl), tinidazole (Tindamax) and trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole (Bactrim) — should not be mixed with alcohol because this may result in a more severe reaction. Drinking any amount of alcohol with these medications can result in side effects such as flushing, headache, nausea and vomiting, rapid heart rate, and shortness of breath. Keep in mind that some cold medicines and mouthwashes also contain alcohol. So check the label and avoid such products while taking these antibiotics.

Rarely, alcohol can reduce the effectiveness of certain antibiotics — such as doxycycline (Vibramycin, Doryx) — which means a higher dose may be required to achieve the same treatment benefit.  (+ info)

conjunctivitis and contacts and treating a cold?

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I think I have conjunctivitis. Lately I have been having horrible allergies along with a cold that wont go away. This morning I woke up with watery eyes and now my eye is all pink/red. It doesnt hurt that much just a little irritated. Can I still wear my contacts or not and is there any home remedies I can do to treat it myself and treat this cold. I currently have a 8 month old that I am breastfeeding so a lot of medicines I cant take like antihistimines and decongestants.
hiya, you can treat conjunctivitus without prescription, i wouldn't wear contact lenses as it would keep the infection in the eye.

use cool boiled water and get some cotton wool, wipe your eye once from you nose out, do not use the same peice of cotton wool more than once, if you do this a couple of times a day it should clear up.

If it doesn't i would recommend a perscription

hope this helps  (+ info)

How long it takes to get back to normal after Acute Kidney failure?

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My sister had Kidney failure of Acute type and Not Chronic.She avoided Dialysis as one done,it has to be repeated.Which is not good.Through medication her Urea and Ceratinine level coming down.How long since she can eat everything? As of now she is on boiled and very light + non-dailry diet .
About half the time, doctors can fix the problems that cause kidney failure in a few days or weeks. These people’s kidneys will work well enough for them to live normal lives. Well, it still depend on how big her wound and how dip it is.  (+ info)

How long do I have to wait to consume alcohol after acute pancreatitis?

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I just suffered my first attack of acute pancreatitis and was advised to lessen the amount of alcohol I consume. How long do I have to wait to have my first drink again?
I would NOT drink again. Pretty much EVER. I have this too - and it could turn chronic if you consume alcohol. Try an alcohol-free lifestyle with mocktails and O'Douls. Life is better sober.  (+ info)

What are the causes of acute pain in abdomen and vaginal bleeding in a young girl 12 years of age?

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Well recently there was a piece of serious news about a girl allegedly raped and sexually molested by her neighbour 21 years old.The parents of the girl came to know when she started complaining of acute pain in abdomen and vaginal bleeding.What could have caused this?Is it teenage pregnancy or an attempt for abortion?
Having a fully grown dick shoved up there against her will might have something to do with it  (+ info)

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