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Hepatitis B and Canada Immigration

Kam10

Member
May 9, 2019
13
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Hi,

I am planning to take canada PR, but I am Hep B positive, Due to this , I am worried about my medical exams, So any way to take upfront medical check up for PR process, before submitting the application.
Hi, normally they dont check in the medical for hepatitis but if you have any tattoo then they will surely test it. Also you can get it tested outside for your peace of mind. My brother was a carrier and had tattoo as well so he got tested for hcv rapid and hsag rapid test.
 

Janbakhsh

Newbie
May 9, 2019
3
0
hi all
my father is 80 years old and he has HBV, the quantity of HBV-DNA is 950/ml, anti-HDV is negative, ALT,AST is within the normal range, he is physically good and normal,
i want to know weather this parameter indicates that he is falling under inactive or active HBsAg,? thank you in advance
 

DANIEL1031

Hero Member
Sep 9, 2013
272
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hi all
my father is 80 years old and he has HBV, the quantity of HBV-DNA is 950/ml, anti-HDV is negative, ALT,AST is within the normal range, he is physically good and normal,
i want to know weather this parameter indicates that he is falling under inactive or active HBsAg,? thank you in advance
How long your father have hep b virus?
 

Harry 1906

Newbie
Nov 5, 2019
9
0
Hi,
I plan on goin for my upfront medical for open work permit....i hv chronic hep B all vitals normal ....any updates in any recent similar scenarios.... will there be any issue regarding my medical ???
 

Kam10

Member
May 9, 2019
13
3
Hi,
I plan on goin for my upfront medical for open work permit....i hv chronic hep B all vitals normal ....any updates in any recent similar scenarios.... will there be any issue regarding my medical ???
Hi,

As i said before they don't test for hepatitis unless you have any tattoos. So you should be fine
 

Gillrvndr1

Member
Nov 16, 2019
15
0
Hi....my hbsag is positive hb antibodies reactive and hbeag non reactive...ALT level normal....but HBV DNA DEtected with 6916 value...should i apply for Canada?...plz help me plz
 

Irynaken

Star Member
Jul 17, 2019
133
46
please advise I am getting quite anxious. My mom was diagnosed with Hep C but chronic condition. Liver scan was normal and didn't show any concerns. Apparently she's had it for many years but didn't know. Levels are low according to bloodwork. Any thoughts? Do I panic yet? What are the chances that they deny the application? Here in the Canadian clinic a social worker said that Hep is not a reason for denial but I am still very nervous? Anybody with the same or similar experience?
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
53,062
12,799
please advise I am getting quite anxious. My mom was diagnosed with Hep C but chronic condition. Liver scan was normal and didn't show any concerns. Apparently she's had it for many years but didn't know. Levels are low according to bloodwork. Any thoughts? Do I panic yet? What are the chances that they deny the application? Here in the Canadian clinic a social worker said that Hep is not a reason for denial but I am still very nervous? Anybody with the same or similar experience?
Will depend on her individual condition. Hepatitis C is actually very expensive to treat.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4080823/hepatitis-c-drug-coverage/
 

Irynaken

Star Member
Jul 17, 2019
133
46
Will depend on her individual condition. Hepatitis C is actually very expensive to treat.

https://globalnews.ca/news/4080823/hepatitis-c-drug-coverage/
Yes we do know that. However, it wouldn't be a burden on the provincial health care system as it is not covered for citizens either. Which means that we would need to apply for various plans to offset some costs.
I wonder how they look at Hepatitis in tems of public health safety. I saw quite a few cases with Hp B positive were approved and medicals passed.
 

canuck78

VIP Member
Jun 18, 2017
53,062
12,799
Yes we do know that. However, it wouldn't be a burden on the provincial health care system as it is not covered for citizens either. Which means that we would need to apply for various plans to offset some costs.
I wonder how they look at Hepatitis in tems of public health safety. I saw quite a few cases with Hp B positive were approved and medicals passed.
Hep B and Hep C approvals can’t really be compared. Most hep B patients that need treatment are asked to seek treatment in their home country before being approved.

The article I attached actually talks about access to the treatment in Canada so I am not sure what you are talking about when you mention that even citizens don’t have access to treatment.
 
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