New to Group

[Guest guest]

Hmmmmm species?? Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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>

[Guest guest]

Hmmmmm species?? Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hmmmmm species?? Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Hmmmmm species?? Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

THANKS DOROTHY!!!!!!! There are Dragon's in OZ!!!!

Dorothy <dorv@...> wrote: Hmmmmm species??

Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

THANKS DOROTHY!!!!!!! There are Dragon's in OZ!!!!

Dorothy <dorv@...> wrote: Hmmmmm species??

Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

THANKS DOROTHY!!!!!!! There are Dragon's in OZ!!!!

Dorothy <dorv@...> wrote: Hmmmmm species??

Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

oup

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

>

>

>

>

>

>

> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

>

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THANKS DOROTHY!!!!!!! There are Dragon's in OZ!!!!

Dorothy <dorv@...> wrote: Hmmmmm species??

Dragons... maybe!!

I don't really understand the technical stuff, but this gives some good

info: http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#1g

What does the term genotype mean?

Genotype refers to the genetic make-up of an organism or a virus. There are

at least 6 distinct HCV genotypes identified. Genotype 1 is the most common

genotype seen in the United States.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q2g#q2g> [up]Is it

necessary to do genotyping when managing a person with chronic hepatitis C?

Yes, as there are 6 known genotypes and more than 50 subtypes of HCV, and

genotype information is helpful in defining the epidemiology of hepatitis C.

Knowing the genotype or serotype (genotype-specific antibodies) of HCV is

helpful in making recommendations and counseling regarding therapy. Patients

with genotypes 2 and 3 are almost three times more likely than patients with

genotype 1 to respond to therapy with alpha interferon or the combination of

alpha interferon and ribavirin. Furthermore, when using combination therapy,

the recommended duration of treatment depends on the genotype. For patients

with genotypes 2 and 3, a 24-week course of combination treatment is

adequate, whereas for patients with genotype 1, a 48-week course is

recommended. For these reasons, testing for HCV genotype is often clinically

helpful. Once the genotype is identified, it need not be tested again;

genotypes do not change during the course of infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q3g#q3g> [up]Why do

most persons remain infected?

Persons infected with HCV mount an antibody response to parts of the virus,

but changes in the virus during infection result in changes that are not

recognized by preexisting antibodies. This appears to be how the virus

establishes and maintains long-lasting infection.

<http://www.cdc.gov/NCIDOD/DISEASES/HEPATITIS/c/faq.htm#q4g#q4g> [up]Can

persons become infected with different genotypes?

Yes. Because of the ineffective immune response described above, prior

infection does not protect against reinfection with the same or different

genotypes of the virus. For the same reason, there is no effective pre- or

postexposure prophylaxis (i.e, immune globulin) available.

_____

From: Hepatitis C

[mailto:Hepatitis C ] On Behalf Of Royce Lakin

Sent: Tuesday, July 15, 2008 1:07 PM

Hepatitis C

Subject: Re: Re:New to Group

Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the hardest to

cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

emily_sweethang@ <mailto:emily_sweethang%40sbcglobal.net> sbcglobal.net

wrote: Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I guess I

will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest to treat or so she

said. Of course when I do something bad I do it all the way!! lol

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> Hepatitis Csupportgr <mailto:Hepatitis C%40>

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> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

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Usually you are either 1A or 1B.  I've never heard of being both.  I guess it's

possible.  Either way, both of these two are the hardest to treet.  I'm genotype

1A.

Deron

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

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Usually you are either 1A or 1B.  I've never heard of being both.  I guess it's

possible.  Either way, both of these two are the hardest to treet.  I'm genotype

1A.

Deron

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

Usually you are either 1A or 1B.  I've never heard of being both.  I guess it's

possible.  Either way, both of these two are the hardest to treet.  I'm genotype

1A.

Deron

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

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Usually you are either 1A or 1B.  I've never heard of being both.  I guess it's

possible.  Either way, both of these two are the hardest to treet.  I'm genotype

1A.

Deron

Re:New to Group

> Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

>

> rich

> www.rslaserkits. com

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.... might have both 1a & 1b. i know a guy who had both geno 1 and 3.

he did the tx and cleared, but a year after tx he's still carrying a bloated

belly full of fluids he doesn't know what to do with.

....i'd like to visit texas for the annual record show in austin some day,

and a few paperhanger and musician friends, and maybe a chance to catch a

Roky kson show, but apart from that a couple things still ring in my

fuzzy brain ... Tulia ... aiding and abetting a broken muffler ... the Bush

dynasty... etc.

> Re: Re:New to Group

>

>

> Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the

> hardest to cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

> mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

>

> emily_sweethang@... wrote:

> Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I

> guess I will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest

> to treat or so she said. Of course when I do something bad I do

> it all the way!! lol

>

[Guest guest]

.... might have both 1a & 1b. i know a guy who had both geno 1 and 3.

he did the tx and cleared, but a year after tx he's still carrying a bloated

belly full of fluids he doesn't know what to do with.

....i'd like to visit texas for the annual record show in austin some day,

and a few paperhanger and musician friends, and maybe a chance to catch a

Roky kson show, but apart from that a couple things still ring in my

fuzzy brain ... Tulia ... aiding and abetting a broken muffler ... the Bush

dynasty... etc.

> Re: Re:New to Group

>

>

> Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the

> hardest to cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

> mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

>

> emily_sweethang@... wrote:

> Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I

> guess I will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest

> to treat or so she said. Of course when I do something bad I do

> it all the way!! lol

>

[Guest guest]

.... might have both 1a & 1b. i know a guy who had both geno 1 and 3.

he did the tx and cleared, but a year after tx he's still carrying a bloated

belly full of fluids he doesn't know what to do with.

....i'd like to visit texas for the annual record show in austin some day,

and a few paperhanger and musician friends, and maybe a chance to catch a

Roky kson show, but apart from that a couple things still ring in my

fuzzy brain ... Tulia ... aiding and abetting a broken muffler ... the Bush

dynasty... etc.

> Re: Re:New to Group

>

>

> Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the

> hardest to cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

> mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

>

> emily_sweethang@... wrote:

> Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I

> guess I will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest

> to treat or so she said. Of course when I do something bad I do

> it all the way!! lol

>

[Guest guest]

.... might have both 1a & 1b. i know a guy who had both geno 1 and 3.

he did the tx and cleared, but a year after tx he's still carrying a bloated

belly full of fluids he doesn't know what to do with.

....i'd like to visit texas for the annual record show in austin some day,

and a few paperhanger and musician friends, and maybe a chance to catch a

Roky kson show, but apart from that a couple things still ring in my

fuzzy brain ... Tulia ... aiding and abetting a broken muffler ... the Bush

dynasty... etc.

> Re: Re:New to Group

>

>

> Hi I think it's a strain or species. I was told 1a is the

> hardest to cure. I have never seen it put 1a/b, but that does'nt

> mean their is one :-) Wish you all the luck!

>

> emily_sweethang@... wrote:

> Yes I am 1a/b not sure what that is? what is the B part or I

> guess I will ask the doc next visit. But I know it is the hardest

> to treat or so she said. Of course when I do something bad I do

> it all the way!! lol

>

[Guest guest]

I have read and heard that researchers are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis C

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

> > rich

> > www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

I have read and heard that researchers are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis C

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

> > rich

> > www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

Oh My! :-( Thank's Glenn.

hdhepper1 <grisley4@...> wrote: I have read

and heard that researchers are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis C

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> >

> >

> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

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Oh My! :-( Thank's Glenn.

hdhepper1 <grisley4@...> wrote: I have read

and heard that researchers are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis C

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

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> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

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> > www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

I haven't responed for awhile , but I really find this intresting.... So, what

do we need to do to find out if we have multi-genotypes? Do we have to have out

dr do a extended test or what??? I still haven't started tx still trying to

figure out if i want too. cause I really dont like all the side effects that go

along during tx and post tx. I know I should but, I guess I am just not ready to

face the truth yet.

Tammy R. Ehrlich

I have read and heard that researchers

are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@ ...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

> >

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> >

> >

> >

> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

> > rich

> > www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

I haven't responed for awhile , but I really find this intresting.... So, what

do we need to do to find out if we have multi-genotypes? Do we have to have out

dr do a extended test or what??? I still haven't started tx still trying to

figure out if i want too. cause I really dont like all the side effects that go

along during tx and post tx. I know I should but, I guess I am just not ready to

face the truth yet.

Tammy R. Ehrlich

I have read and heard that researchers

are considering the

possiblity of multiple genotypes existing in a patient. If you

consider that a drug user is probably infected within its first year

of use and the continued use over the years there is a good (?)

chance of a patient having several differant genotypes. Also, if a

person required more than one unit of blood (I required 12 to 15 in

1969-1970) there is a possiblity of getting more than one genotype.

If the lab technicians running the genotype test checks past the

dominate response they may find other genotypes present that do not

give a strong reaction.

Just my $0.02, Glenn

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65@ ...>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last

year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and

had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new

owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough

to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

> > rich

> > www.rslaserkits. com

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[Guest guest]

Hi Rhonda My name is Royce. I have been off of TX for one and a

half years. Genotype 1a. Did 42 wk's, 1 shot per wk. and 6 rebatol per

day. Side effect's were pretty bad. I got real sensitive to light.

Daylite was unbearable at time's. Like a glowing welding rod! Then the

dry skin and dehydration. I still have these problems. The sides were

so bad, I don't know if I can do it again. It did not work for me.

Talk if you want. I'm here to listen. I respect those of you that

have done TX more than once.

Royce

[Guest guest]

Hi Rhonda My name is Royce. I have been off of TX for one and a

half years. Genotype 1a. Did 42 wk's, 1 shot per wk. and 6 rebatol per

day. Side effect's were pretty bad. I got real sensitive to light.

Daylite was unbearable at time's. Like a glowing welding rod! Then the

dry skin and dehydration. I still have these problems. The sides were

so bad, I don't know if I can do it again. It did not work for me.

Talk if you want. I'm here to listen. I respect those of you that

have done TX more than once.

Royce

[Guest guest]

> >

> > From: shepard richard <yenko_stinger65>

> > Subject: Re:New to Group

> > Hepatitis Csupportgr oupgroups (DOT) com

> > Date: Friday, July 11, 2008, 5:02 PM

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> >

> > You not alone. I work through treatment and all , then last year

> > it got so bad had to cut back on my hours from 8 till 6 a day.

> > Company was fine with that then in December got my call and had a

> > transplant. Company had gone through a buy out with new owners .

> > So only took a little over a month off after the operation and

> > have been working half days (against doc's orders),but doing a

> > full days work since . On Monday went it and was told no longer

> > needed after 20 day short of 19 years.

> > Luckily My side business picked up this week also, not enough to

> > pay bills but will get by. As severance they did say they would

> > pay for my cobra insurance for 18 months time will tell.

> >

> > rich

> > www.rslaserkits. com

> >

> >

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