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Jaundice or yellow jaundice is a yellowing of the skin and other bodily tissues due to the presence of the chemical bilirubin, which is derived from old blood cells. Hepatitis is one of several liver diseases which can cause jaundice. Jaundice often is seen as a symptom of the diseases malaria and cirrhosis, as well as with cancer within the liver or pancreas. Jaundice is quite normal and harmless in babies during their first days of life, especially premature babies.
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Which types of jaundice can be prevented by vaccination?
Vaccines for hepatitis A, hepatitis B, and yellow fever can prevent jaundice due to viral infection.
What is the scientific name of hepatitus B?
The scientific name of hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus (HBV).
Is there any harmful effect of Hepatitis B?
The acute illness causes liver inflammation, vomiting, jaundice and rarely, death. Chronic hepatitis B may eventually cause cirrhosis and liver cancer.
What is the scientific name of Hepatitis C?
Hepatitis B virus, abbreviated HBV, is a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus, which is likewise a part of the Hepadnaviridae family of viruses. This virus causes the disease hepatitis B. (Wikipedia)For the source and more detailed information concerning your request, click on the related links section (Wikipedia) indicated directly below this answer section.
Can jaundice be cured?
Jaundice it not a disease disease per se, rather it is a symptom that indicates the level of the bile pigment called Bilirubin has overshot its normal value of 0.6 to 1.2 mg/decileter. The level of bilirubin in blood can rise due to a variety of conditions. In neonates (newborn infants) the jaundice is due to breakdown of blood (hemolysis). In adults it may be due to obstruction of the common bile duct--obstructive jaundice, or due to liver infections--such as Hepatitis A, B or C. Hepatitis A is caused by contaminated food or water. Hepatitis B and C are transmitted through blood and other body fluids. Whether or not jaundice can be cured depends upon the underlying cause. Neonatal jaundice is usually self correcting, responding very well to phototherapy. Jaundice in adults due to an obstruction is relieved once the obstruction is removed. When caused by infectious hepatitis, it depends on whether or not the underlying infection is curable. Generally there is no known cure of the hepatitis B and C, though these respond to treatment which affect the symptom.
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
What is hepatitis B's common name?
HBV.
What is the Common Name for Hepatitis C Virus?
Hepatitis C is formerly called non A non B hepatitis.
Which hepatitis virus requires co-infection with another hepatitis virus?
Hepatitis D requires co-infection with the B type.
What is scientific name for Hep B I know its not Hep A?
The scientific name for Hepatitis B virus is Hepatitis B virus (HBV). It is a member of the family Hepadnaviridae.
What is the street name for hepatitis b?
hep b, titus b, the hep, the b
What is the truth about hepatitis A and B?
Hepatitis A and B are both viral infections that affect the liver but differ in transmission and prevention. Hepatitis A is primarily spread through contaminated food and water, and vaccination is effective in preventing it. In contrast, Hepatitis B is transmitted through blood, sexual contact, and from mother to child at birth; it can lead to chronic liver disease and is also preventable through vaccination. Both types can cause symptoms such as fatigue, jaundice, and abdominal pain, but Hepatitis B poses a greater long-term health risk.
