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HCV is transmitted mainly via direct blood contact, but can be transmitted via sexual contact, indirect contact with contaminated objects, and mother to infant.
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∙ 12y agoHep C is a liver disease caused by a virus. It is not carried/passed on in our genetic code (DNA).
It isn't inherited. Things can only be inherited if they are in your DNA, but a baby can get it from its mother when it is born.
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∙ 14y agono. it's not hereditary because you either have to be exposed to someone with Hepatitis A or eat some food from Mexico or somewhere in South America.
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∙ 12y agoNo, HIV is a virus. It is possible to contract HIV in utero and be born with it, however it is not carried on any gene, and hence is not a genetic disease.
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∙ 13y agoThere seem to be hereditary causes for autoimmunity, since these diseases tend to run in families and have genetic markers.
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∙ 15y agoit can be
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What means fatty infiltration of liver and what is it's treatment and what is the difference between fatty infiltration of liver and fatty liver?
the liver shows increased echogenicity compatible with fatty ifiltration.
How can you disquise a fatty liver?
It's not possible to disguise the existence of a fatty liver.
Which poisoning has yellow fatty liver?
Phosphorus poisoning causes yellow fatty liver.
What is fatty liver disease and can it spread to other parts of the body?
Fatty liver disease is an accumulation of triglyceride fat in the liver cells. Fatty liver disease is a reversible condition, and does not spread to other parts of the body.
How does fatty liver impact your health?
You get fat liver.
Is liver steatosis the same as fatty liver?
Yes.
Why do you have a fatty liver?
According to information found on the Mayo Clinic website, there are two types of fatty liver disease. One is nonalcoholic and is generally caused by obesity and a high fat diet (my words, not exactly the words used by Mayo Clinic but basically similar info). It is common and usually does not cause harm. However, in SOME people, it can lead to liver failure. Alcoholic fatty liver is a whole other animal. As long as the person continues to drink, it can definitely progress to liver failure, especially in heavy alcoholics. The liver can only process so much alcohol per day or even per hour before the liver is affected.
How does fatty liver disease impact your health?
You get fat liver.
Diffusely increased in echotexture of the liver?
Diffusely increased echotexture in the liver is typical of a fatty liver. When a liver is fatty it takes on a spongy appearance. This can be caused by either alcoholic or non alcoholic reasons.
Can you die from a fatty liver?
yes
Is coffee bad for fatty liver?
no
Can kidney stone causes fatty liver?
no because the urine you are holding is clogged by the kidney stone when this happen your liver become fatty.
