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They are sometimes caused by a virus.
They can be prevented with a vaccine.
Hep A and B can cause swelling or inflammation, and possible damage, to the liver.
Hepat= liver
itis= swelling, inflammation
Thus: hepatitis= swelling or inflammation of the liver.
There is also Hep C which is very hard and in some cases impossible to cure, and Hep C has no vaccine. Fortunately it is more rare to contract Hep C (mostly IV drug users or unprotected anal sex).
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One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?
One someone has hepatitis b the vaccine for them is of no use True or false?
Is it true that usana vitamins can cure hepatitis b?
no
What pathogens cause hepatitis b?
The causative agent for Hepatitis B is Hepatitis B virus.
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.
Can you get hepatitis from touching blood?
No. Hepatitis C is spread via blood-to-blood contact. So unless both persons have bleeding hands, the answer is no.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Which type of viral hepatitis is caused by drug use or sexual activity?
Both hepatitis B and C are from the exchange of body fluids.
Is it true HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of acquiring viral hepatitis (A B and C).?
Yes, it is unfortunate true.
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
How is Hepatitis B prevented?
There's a Hepatitis B vaccine that can prevent it.
What causes hepatitis B?
Usually caused by hepatitis B virus.
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.
