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What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Could hepatitis be caused from agent orange?
Hepatitis is an infectious disease. You catch it from someone that had hepatitis.
What kind of diseases is hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is a viral, bloodborne infectious agent.
Can agent orange cause hepatitas b?
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.
What is an infectious disease that affects the liver is?
VIRAL HEPATITIS -A [HAV] VIRAL HEPATITIS -B[HBV] VIRAL HEPATITIS -C[HCV] VIRAL -HEPATITIS -E[HEV] HBV-associated delta agent or hepatitis D virus (HDV), ALL VIRAL HEPATITIS ARE INFECTIOUS MOREOVER FEW BACTERIAS ALSO CAUSES HEPATITIS AND VERY NOTORIOUS PROTOZOA ENTAMOEBA HISTOLYTICA ALSO CAUSES HEPATITIS AND EVETUALLY AMOEBIC LIVER ABSCESS DR NAITHANI MD [AYURVEDA]
Can animals have Hepatitis B?
A virus is a small infectious agent that can replicate only inside the living cells of organisms. Most viruses are too small to be seen directly with a light microscope. Hepatitis is a term meaning inflammation of the liver and is the result of injury to the liver associated with an influx of inflammatory cells. All Hepatitis C and Hepatitis E all seen in animals. Hepatitis A is only seen on humans.
What causes Mange in cows?
Mange in cows is caused by the same thing that causes mange in other animals, including humans (in which case it is usually called scabies). The causitive agent is a near-microscopic mite, which means it is an extremely tiny insect.
Hepatitis virus comes under which type of virus?
Several diseases of the liver, collectively known as hepatitis, are caused by viruses. The viruses involved, five of which have been reasonably well characterized, come from a wide range of virus families. Hepatitis A virus is a picornavirus, a small single strand RNA virus; hepatitis B virus belongs to the hepadnavirus family of double stranded DNA viruses; hepatitis C virus is a flavivirus, a single stand RNA virus; hepatitis E, also an RNA virus, is similar to a calicivirus. Hepatitis D which is also known as Delta agent is a circular RNA that is more similar to a plant a viroid than a complete virus.
Delta agent (Hepatitis D)?
DefinitionDelta agent is a type of virus called hepatitis D that causes symptoms only in people who have a hepatitis B infection.Alternative NamesHepatitis D virusCauses, incidence, and risk factorsHepatitis D virus (HDV) is only found in people who carry the hepatitis B virus. HDV may make a hepatitis B infection or existing hepatitis B liver disease worse. It can cause symptoms in people with hepatitis B virus who never had symptoms.Hepatitis D infects about 15 million people worldwide. It occurs in 5% of people with hepatitis B.Risk factors include:Abusing intravenous (IV) drugsBeing infected while pregnant (the mother can pass the virus to the baby)Carrying the hepatitis B virusHaving had a hepatitis B infection in the pastMen having intercourse with other menReceiving many blood transfusionsSymptomsHepatitis D may make the symptoms of hepatitis B more severe.Symptoms may include:Abdominal painDark-colored urineFatigueJaundiceJoint painLoss of appetiteNauseaVomitingSigns and testsAnti-delta agent antibodyLiver biopsyLiver enzymesTreatmentMany of the medicines used to treat hepatitis B are not helpful for treating hepatitis D. See hepatitis B.Persons with long-term HDV infection may receive a medicine called alpha interferon for up to 12 months. A liver transplant for end-stage chronic hepatitis B may be effective.Expectations (prognosis)Persons with an acute HDV infection usually get better over 2 to 3 weeks. Liver enzyme levels return to normal within 16 weeks.About 10% of those who are infected may develop long-term (chronic) liver inflammation (hepatitis).ComplicationsChronic active hepatitisFulminant hepatitisCalling your health care providerCall for an appointment with your health care provider if you have symptoms of hepatitis B.PreventionPrompt recognition and treatment of hepatitis B infection can help prevent hepatitis D.Avoid intravenous drug abuse. If you use IV drugs, avoid sharing needles.A vaccine is available to prevent hepatitis B. It should be considered by people who are at high risk for hepatitis B infection.ReferencesDienstag JL. Chronic viral hepatitis. In: Mandell GL, Bennett JE, Dolin R, eds. Principles and Practice of Infectious Diseases. 6th ed. Philadelphia, Pa: Elsevier Churchill Livingstone;2005:chap 112.
What is CPR AED adult bloodborne pathogens?
A bloodborne pathogen is a disease causing agent in the blood such as a virus (HIV, HBV, or Herpes) or bacteria (TB, Gonorrhea). Corrected: Bloodborne Pathogens means, disease causing organisms transmitted by blood and other body fluids. Most common bloodborne pathogens are Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C & HIV.
Is Hepatitis C one of the illnesses that Blue Cross does not accept?
This is a question that you're going to have to ask Blue Cross or maybe an agent directly. Their underwriting manual is CONFIDENTIAL. Even if you ask an agent - Agents as I understand it do NOT have authority to deny insurnace. Denial can only be done by the company AFTER you've submitted an application. If you are denied, you might check coverage thru the State Guaranteed Plan. Also Blue Cross is different in every State. === === == Check with BlueCross BlueShield of your state to be sure. With BlueCross BlueShield of Florida, Hepatitis C is an "automatic decline" meaning the application should not be taken by the agent. Agents cannot deny insurance, but there are specific conditions upon which the agent should not take the application.
What is the treatment for drug-induced hepatitis?
There isn't any specific treatment other than immediate discontinuance of the causative agent. Rest during the acute phase of the disease is vital along with the intake of fluids to maintain hydration.
