Re:ISO: Jacklyn Lick

Jacklyn Lick

6/12/98

Jackie Lick has contracted Hepatitus C. Her first test result, about a week ago, was inconclusive. She was supposedly told by a FSC doctor that she could still work. Then she tested positive.

Jackie writes on RAME:

I was exposed to Hepatitis C. It was not confirmed until Tuesday, but I have told most everyone in the industry. It is no big secret. I have not done a scene for months, and would never work with even a possibility of having hepatitus. I have taken more tests to get more information. The only test so far that has come back was a liver function/enzyme test, which was very normal, which is good news. And I am working with several doctors to get eliminate the hep C. I am feeling much better now, and had an abnormally speedy recovery.

Any Hepatitis can be contagious. Hepatitis A is known as infectious hepatitis, and is easily spread through person-to-person contact, through food, clothing, bed linen, and other items. (this is quoted directly out of Prescription for Nutritional Helaing, written by James F. Balch, M.D. and Phyllis A balch, C.N.C.) Hep. B is transmitted through contact with infected blood, needles, and transfused blood. Hep. C. is transmitted through the blood as well, and also sexually. An infected individual may take up to six months to develop the antibodies. Hep C can also be contracted through intravavenous drug use, sexual contact, and broken skin or mucous membranes.