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[0] Viral Hepatitis (A, B, and C) [1] Approximately 2,500 symptomatic cases were reported in the US in 2008 After adjusting for asymptomatic cases, the total number was probably closer to 22,000 (CDC) Highest among men in Western and Southern states However, new infections are decreasing, probably because of available vaccines [2] Symptoms, if any, usually occur within 4 weeks and include: fatigue, abdominal pain, loss of appetite, and diarrhea Most people infected see no symptoms at all The CDC estimates that between 60%- 70% of those infected with hepatitis C will experience a chronic liver infection [3] Antiviral therapies Bedrest and a lot of fluids [4] 
Vaccines are available to prevent both hepatitis A and hepatitis B By using a barrier method such as: male condoms female condoms dental dams or by abstaining from vaginal and anal intercourse
Sexually Transmitted Infections (STIs)
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