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What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
How does hepatitis b affect a pregnant woman and her child?
They are at risk for premature delivery and, if untreated, newborns may develop chronic liver disease.
How long can a person live if infected with hepatitis B?
It takes about 10 years, if untreated, for Hep C to cause death in the person who has it.
How peer pressure might contribute to the spread of hepatitis B?
This happens when peer pressure forces you into unprotected sex. And unprotected sex lead to sickness such as hepatitis B
Can you give hepatitis b vaccine to someone with hepatitis B?
There is no harm or benefit from giving hepatitis B vaccine to someone with hepatitis B.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
What are the differences in symptoms between Hepatitis A, B and C?
Hepatitis A is a acute infection that usually goes away on its own. It can affect many people at once and can be transported through food or drink. Hepatitis B can be acute or chronic, it can spread through blood or fluids. Hepatitis C is almost always chronic and is only spread by blood. There are vaccines for A and B, but there is no treatment for C.
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
