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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).
What else can I help you with?
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?
Yes, the hepatitis B vaccine can be given to someone with hepatitis B. It is still recommended in order to prevent reinfection with other strains of the virus and to protect against potential complications of chronic hepatitis B.
Is hepatitis A a virus or bacteria?
Hepatitis is inflammation in the liver caused by the virus hepatitis B.
Is it true HIV-infected individuals have an increased risk of acquiring viral hepatitis (A B and C).?
Yes, it is unfortunate true.
Which type of hepatitis can only exist with a hepatitis b co-infection?
Hepatitis D, also known as delta hepatitis, can only exist as a co-infection with hepatitis B. It requires the presence of the hepatitis B virus to replicate and cause infection. Individuals can become infected with hepatitis D simultaneously with hepatitis B or can acquire it later, but it is dependent on hepatitis B for its existence.
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
What Lab Investigation of hepatitis B?
It is a blood test.
