Report: Aleksander Emelianenko did not fight on Affliction: "Banned" card due to Hepatitis B
MMANews.com is reporting that heavyweight Aleksander Emelianenko's blood tested positive for the Hepatitis B virus before his scheduled bout against Paul Buentello at Affliction: "Banned" last Saturday.
At the time of the weigh-ins last Friday, Buentello and others were notified that his bout had been canceled because Emelianenko had not met California State Athletic Commission (CSAC) licensing requirements. However, no further details were provided.
Emelianenko, the younger brother of Fedor, was eventually replaced by Gary Goodridge on the card. Buentello ultimately defeated Goodridge by unanimous decision.
Rumors began circulating that Emelianenko had been booted from the card due to a positive test for Hepatitis B and MMANews.com was able to finally confirm this.
From the Center for Disease Control's (CDC) Web site, here's some information on Hepatitis B:
Hepatitis B is a contagious liver disease that results from infection with the hepatitis B virus. It can range in severity from a mild illness lasting a few weeks to a serious, lifelong illness. Hepatitis B is usually spread when blood, semen, or another body fluid from a person infected with the hepatitis B virus enters the body of someone who is not infected. This can happen through sexual contact with an infected person or sharing needles, syringes, or other drug-injection equipment. Hepatitis B can also be passed from an infected mother to her baby at birth.
Hepatitis B can be either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B virus infection is a short-term illness that occurs within the first 6 months after someone is exposed to the hepatitis B virus. Acute infection can — but does not always — lead to chronic infection. Chronic hepatitis B virus infection is a long-term illness that occurs when the hepatitis B virus remains in a person’s body. Chronic hepatitis B is a serious disease that can result in long-term health problems, and even death.
The best way to prevent hepatitis B is by getting vaccinated.
For the full report, head over to MMANews.com.
(Photo of Aleksander Emelianenko courtesy of Affliction Web site.)
Assist: FightTicker.com member bosco
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is it too late to get
is it too late to get vaccinated? or is it already a done deal?
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The FAQ on the CDC's Web
The FAQ on the CDC's Web site is helpful:
If I think I have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus, what should I do?
If you are concerned that you might have been exposed to the hepatitis B virus, call your health professional or your health department. If a person who has been exposed to hepatitis B virus gets the hepatitis B vaccine and/or a shot called “HBIG” (hepatitis B immune globulin) within 24 hours, hepatitis B infection may be prevented.
http://www.cdc.gov/hepatitis/B/bFAQ.htm#bFAQ34
At this point, it appears it's too late for Aleks to be helped by the vaccine...
that sucks... Underboss
that sucks...
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When I was in grade 1 (so I
When I was in grade 1 (so I was 5yrs old) I shared a lollipop at Halloween with a kid in my class and got Hep C. I was in bad shape for a month and was very close to dieing a couple of times. Very high fevers and they wanted to operate but just did ice baths. I dont remember much of the actual sickness because I was out of it so much but do remember the huge get well card my classmates gave me. I now carry Hep C in my blood and cannot donate my blood. I do not wish any Hep virus on anyone.
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Thats' horrible Cincy! Hope
Thats' horrible Cincy! Hope Aleks beats this the easy way, and doesn't take the chronic road.
I wonder if Aleks got it
I wonder if Aleks got it from a dirty tatoo parlor? He is all tatted up and I have a feeling that the sterilization procedures in Mother Russia aren't the most stringent. Such a bummer.