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About Hepatitis
Hepatitis, a condition that causes liver inflammation, is a worldwide pandemic that affects millions of individuals.On July 28, World Hepatitis Day, we have a great chance to raise awareness of and comprehension of the fact that viral hepatitis is avoidable.
But because many hepatitis virus infections don't cause symptoms, the so-called "silent sickness" frequently goes untreated.
Nearly 90% of those who have caught hepatitis are unaware that they are afflicted.
Even while the majority of people with acute infections recover completely within a few weeks, many infected people go on to acquire chronic illnesses. Persons eventually develop chronic infections.
Hepatitis B and C chronic infection can lead to possibly deadly liver disorders including cirrhosis or cancer if left untreated.
Symptoms
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Acute infection may result from them.
Chronic liver disease can also be brought on by hepatitis B and C.
The acute infection brought on by consuming contaminated food or water results in hepatitis A virus infection.
Hepatitis B and C are chronic infections that can be fatal and are typically brought on by contact with contaminated blood or bodily fluids.
People in areas with minimal knowledge of the effects of drug usage or hazardous sexual behaviours may get hepatitis.
Pregnant women should be examined for hepatitis B since it can potentially be passed from mother to child.
Hepatitis Prevention and treatment have made significant progress over the past 100 years.
Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are readily available, offering powerful personal preventative measures and a high degree of protection.
Getting the hepatitis B vaccination should provide protection against hepatitis D as hepatitis D infection primarily affects those who have hepatitis B.
Hepatitis C does not yet have a vaccine, although research is continuing.
Therefore, prevention relies on deliberately lowering the chance of being exposed to the hepatitis C virus.
But with the right medication, hepatitis C is treatable.
Both hepatitis D and E are uncommon.
In the US, no hepatitis E vaccination has been licenced by the FDA. Hepatitis infection hazards include sharing needles to use illegal drugs, engaging in unprotected sexual activity, having several partners, consuming large amounts of alcohol, eating poorly, working in the medical field, undergoing long-term renal dialysis, and visiting places with poor sanitation.
Contact your healthcare practitioner right away for additional assessment and a blood test to determine whether you have a virus-caused form of hepatitis if you are suffering dark urine, stomach ache, yellow eyes or skin, low-grade fever, lack of appetite, lethargy, or achy joints.
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Acute infection may result from them.
Chronic liver disease can also be brought on by hepatitis B and C.
The acute infection brought on by consuming contaminated food or water results in hepatitis A virus infection.
Hepatitis B and C are chronic infections that can be fatal and are typically brought on by contact with contaminated blood or bodily fluids.
People in areas with minimal knowledge of the effects of drug usage or hazardous sexual behaviours may get hepatitis.
Pregnant women should be examined for hepatitis B since it can potentially be passed from mother to child.
Hepatitis Prevention and treatment have made significant progress over the past 100 years.
Hepatitis A and B vaccinations are readily available, offering powerful personal preventative measures and a high degree of protection.
Getting the hepatitis B vaccination should provide protection against hepatitis D as hepatitis D infection primarily affects those who have hepatitis B.
Hepatitis C does not yet have a vaccine, although research is continuing.
Therefore, prevention relies on deliberately lowering the chance of being exposed to the hepatitis C virus.
But with the right medication, hepatitis C is treatable.
Both hepatitis D and E are uncommon.
In the US, no hepatitis E vaccination has been licenced by the FDA. Hepatitis infection hazards include sharing needles to use illegal drugs, engaging in unprotected sexual activity, having several partners, consuming large amounts of alcohol, eating poorly, working in the medical field, undergoing long-term renal dialysis, and visiting places with poor sanitation.
Contact your healthcare practitioner right away for additional assessment and a blood test to determine whether you have a virus-caused form of hepatitis if you are suffering dark urine, stomach ache, yellow eyes or skin, low-grade fever, lack of appetite, lethargy, or achy joints.
Preservations
To help halt this silent disease, it is crucial to examine preventative methods, establish transmission patterns, and quantify the disease burden.
So evaluate your risk and act now!
Get a hepatitis A and B vaccination by seeing your doctor.
Apply safe sex techniques. Never use someone else's needles to ingest drugs. Maintain proper personal hygiene, which includes washing your hands with soap and water.
Share none of an infected person's possessions. When travelling, sip bottled water. If you work in settings where you are susceptible to the sickness, such as nursing homes, childcare facilities, or restaurants, take precautions.
Call right away to discuss the best course of action for determining your risk of contracting hepatitis and your knowledge of it.
So evaluate your risk and act now!
Get a hepatitis A and B vaccination by seeing your doctor.
Apply safe sex techniques. Never use someone else's needles to ingest drugs. Maintain proper personal hygiene, which includes washing your hands with soap and water.
Share none of an infected person's possessions. When travelling, sip bottled water. If you work in settings where you are susceptible to the sickness, such as nursing homes, childcare facilities, or restaurants, take precautions.
Call right away to discuss the best course of action for determining your risk of contracting hepatitis and your knowledge of it.