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What type of Risk behaviors can increase chance of infection for hepatitis c?
Sharing needles , having frequent sex
What are the risk for Klinefelter's Syndrome?
Person having klinefelter's syndrome disorder have risk of developing breast cancer and osteoporosis as it affects one out of 500-1000 newborn males
What do you call the people that care for newborn babies when they first were born?
The doctors who care for newborn babies are obstetricians or pediatricians. Neonatologists handle the most complex and high-risk situations. Depending on what their job entails, the nurses who care for newborn babies are called pediatric nurses, maternity nurses, neonatal intensive care nurses, labor and delivery nurses, and home health nurses.
Can you donate blood if you have had hepatitis?
No, because this can put the recipient at great risk for getting hepatitis.
Can human papilloma virus or hepatitis lead to cancer?
Both HPV and viral hepatitis can increase the risk of cancer. Luckily, there are vaccines available to lower the risk of HPV related cancer and hepatitis B-related cancer.
Does everyone with hiv get hepatitis?
No, not everyone with HIV gets hepatitis. Viral hepatitis and HIV have similar risk factors, but they don't always go together.
Why give an infant or child a hepatitis B shot when they aren't at risk of contracting it?
Because an adult can have hepatitis B and be asymptomatic. Everyone is at risk of exposure to bodily fluids.
Can you get heptatitis from tattoo needles?
You can't. You get it from the needle not the tatoo.
What is the greatest risk from chickenpox to a newborn?
The greatest risk from varicella is if the mother contracts the virus just before delivery when she has not yet produced antibodies to protect the newborn.
Why are cat's a risk factor for pregnant women and newborn children?
Cats carries animal borne illnesses and that is why they are a risk factor for pregnant women and newborn children.
How many liver cancer patients show evidence of hepatitis infection?
Hepatitis infections, particularly chronic infections with hepatitis B virus (HBV) or hepatitis C virus (HCV), are significant risk factors for the development of liver cancer. Chronic hepatitis infections can lead to inflammation and damage to the liver over time, increasing the likelihood of liver cancer. The relationship between hepatitis and liver cancer is well-established: Hepatitis B Virus (HBV): Chronic infection with HBV is a major risk factor for liver cancer. Individuals with chronic HBV infection have a higher risk of developing liver cirrhosis, which can progress to liver cancer. Hepatitis B vaccination is a preventive measure to reduce the risk of HBV-related liver cancer. Hepatitis C Virus (HCV): Chronic infection with HCV is another significant risk factor for liver cancer. Similar to HBV, chronic HCV infection can lead to liver cirrhosis and increase the risk of liver cancer. Antiviral medications are available to treat chronic HCV infection and may reduce the risk of liver cancer in some cases. The prevalence of hepatitis infection in liver cancer patients can vary depending on geographic regions, as the prevalence of hepatitis infections is not uniform worldwide. In areas with high rates of hepatitis infections, a substantial proportion of liver cancer cases may be attributed to chronic hepatitis.
What can typhoid fever and hepatitis be related to?
Poor sanitation is a common factor in typhoid fever and hepatitis. Lack of clean water are risk factors.
