Hepatitis Testing Day in the United States 2019
It's hepatitis testing day in the United States. Where as I once thought there to be only 3 types of hepatitis: |
• Hepatitis B
• Hepatitis C
I now know there are numerous variants and types based on the origins and effects of the disease on the affected individual.
Suffice it to say that the mild case of Hepatitis A I got some 20 years back is small stuff compared to many of the other varieties I could contract and I am lucky in that regard.
However, being positive for the Hepatitis A Antibody pretty much precludes me from ever donating blood again as I am "tainted for life" as it were. I have read literature stating that some sluff off the antibodies over time but I simply don't feel that lucky.
Anyway, if you suspect you may have risk factors or symptoms you should get tested. My testing happened years after the exposure and everybody thought I was making a big deal out of little to nothing.
I suppose it's okay when it's not you.