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It's transferred by contact with infected body fluids (blood, semen etc). In areas where the disease is common - infection is more likely spread simply by physical contact with an infected person.
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What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Which type of hepatitis can only exist with a hepatitis b co-infection?
Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, can only exist as a co-infection with hepatitis B. It requires the presence of the hepatitis B virus to replicate and cause infection. Individuals can become infected with hepatitis D simultaneously with hepatitis B or can acquire it later, but it is dependent on hepatitis B for its existence.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What diseases were people suffering from without the Hepatitis B vaccine?
Since Hepatitis B vaccine only protects against Hepatitis B, the only thing the vaccine controls is Hepatitis B infections.
What are three pathogens spread by blood and body fluids?
Hepatitis B, hepatitis C and AIDS
What Lab Investigation of hepatitis B?
It is a blood test.
What is the scientific name of hepatitus B?
The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Can hepatitis b become hepatitis c?
no
What damage can Hepatitis B do to the body?
Hepatitis B can lead to cancer and it will kill you.
Can the hepatitis b vaccination cause hepatitis b?
No. It's not a live vaccine.
