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What is Hepatitis
Hepatitis is an inflammation of the liver caused by a virus, drugs, or other factors. The three most common types of the illness are Hepatitis A, Hepatitis B and Hepatitis C.
Hepatitis A is acquired by ingestion of fecal matter, even in microscopic amounts, from close person-to-person contact or ingestion of contaminated food or drinks, while Hepatitis B and C are primarily spread through sexual contact and needle sharing.
Many people with Hepatitis have no symptoms, but others may experience:
- sudden jaundice (their skin and eyes turn yellow)
- fatigue
- nausea
- vomiting and abdominal pain
- dark urine and light stools
- fever
- liver failure
Hepatitis is a serious illness - you can't live without a liver! Your liver keeps poisons (including alcohol and drugs) from harming your body, it makes necessary body chemicals, and it helps to digest the food you eat. A damaged liver cannot handle all these tasks very well, putting your life in danger.
Hepatitis Testing
If you are afraid you may have been exposed to Hepatitis, please call 214-528-2336 today and make an appointment for a Hepatitis blood test. High-risk groups include healthcare workers, people who share needles or use intravenous drugs, and people who have had unprotected sex with many partners.
Location:
Nelson-Tebedo Health Resource Center
4012 Cedar Springs Road, Dallas, TX 75219 Click for map
Phone: 214-528-2336
Fax: 214-528-8436
Testing Schedule:
*To schedule an appt. call 214.528.2336. Walk-in’s cannot be guaranteed same day service during normal testing hours.
Scheduled Testing Monday : 9:30am -5pm Tuesday :9:30am-5pm Wednesday :9:30am-5pm Thursday :12pm-7pm Friday : 1pm-4pm (Walk-ins 5pm-7pm, no appointment required).
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