you can get infected by using other peoples needle when you do drugs that's why you shouldn't do drugs like my friend who said he is gonna be a hobo when he grows up
Hepatitis A is caused by being exposed to contaminated food or drink. There is usually an outbreak when a food service worker does not wash their hands after going to the bathroom.
There are different types of hepatitis but the majority of cases are contracted through sexual contact with infected individuals and travel to countries with poor sanitation practices.
Hepatitis A is usually contracted by contaminated food. Although very contagious it is treatable and curable. Hepatitis C is typically contracted by drug users and sexually. It damages the liver tissue and commonly leads to Cirrhosis and Liver Cancer, but can be managed with treatment.
In the past, people have contracted hepatitis C through blood transfusions
Hepatitis C
Yes for types B, C, and D.
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis and HIV
If you believe you've contracted Hepatitis A and are experiencing the symptoms - fatigue, fever, nausia, abdominal cramps, jaundice, etc. - you should see a doctor immediately. Hepatitis attacks the liver, which causes the yellowing of your eyes and skin.
They all deal witht he same area but they get increasingly dangerous. C being the worst, be in the middle, and A the least harmful. ------------------ Hepatitis A can be contracted through the air and in things such as crawfish and other types of seafood. It is the least harmful of the 3. Hepatitis B can be contracted through sex and other bodily fluids such as semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. Hepatitis C, although it is unclear, can be spread through blood to blood contact such as sharing needles for illicit drug use. All 3 of these viruses affect the liver and can cause sufficient damage to it. Hepatitis A and B both have vaccines, while Hepatitis C does not.
Yes, hepatitis C is very contagious. If you think you have contracted the disease, see your dr asap.
Hepatitis B, C, and D are spread by coming into contact with an infected person's blood. Hepatitis A and E are spread by coming into contact with an infected person's stool.
No. Danny Kaye had contracted Hepatitis C from a blood transfusion in February 1983. Hepatitis C and internal bleeding contributed to his death. He never had AIDS. He died on March 3, 1987.
No, hepatitis b is a virus and can only be contracted through infected material. If you had lymphoma caused by agent orange then you would be more susceptible but, the hepatitis probably wouldn't be your biggest worry at that point.