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Why hepatitis b is an inflammatory disease of the liver?
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Is hepatitis b a liver disease?
Hepatitis B is an inflammation of the Liver due to a virus called ( HBV ).
Why is hepatitis a called hepatitis a?
"Hepatic" means of or about the liver. "itis" at the end of a word means infection of that organ. Hepatitis B got its name because it was discovered before Hepatitis A. There is also a Hepatitis C. Hepatitis A, B, C, D and E all refer to diseases of the liver.
Is hepatitis B viral or bacterial and what does it mean?
It is a viral disease that is caught, usually, through blood contact. It can be caught other ways, from needles, sexual contact, and saliva contact. If women who has Hepatitis B is giving birth, the baby can contract hep b through birth. Hepatitis B means that liver becomes inflamed. The illness usually lasts for a few weeks; however, without proper care individuals can develop liver disease and die because of it.
What is the difference between chronic hepatitis b and carrier of hepatitis B?
Chronic hepatitis B refers to a long-term infection with the hepatitis B virus that can lead to liver inflammation and potentially serious complications such as cirrhosis or liver cancer. A carrier of hepatitis B, on the other hand, typically refers to a person who has the virus in their blood but does not exhibit symptoms or have active liver disease. Carriers can still transmit the virus to others, whereas chronic hepatitis B patients often require medical management to prevent disease progression.
Disease of the liver?
Cirrhosis of the liver, of course this pertains only to alcohol disease.
What causes hyperproteinemia?
# alcoholism # hepatitis B # liver cirrhosis # hep C # autoimmune liver disease
Hepatitis b and hepatitis c attack which organ?
Hepatitis A,B,and C all attack the liver. beeaarkay at gmail.com
What type of pathogen is hepatitis b?
The hepatitis B illness is caused by the hepatitis B virus, a species of the genus Orthohepadnavirus.
Can hepatitis b attack the liver?
Yes, hepatitis B can attack the liver. It is a viral infection that primarily affects liver cells, leading to inflammation, liver damage, and potentially chronic liver disease. Chronic hepatitis B can result in serious complications such as cirrhosis and liver cancer. Regular monitoring and treatment can help manage the infection and reduce the risk of these complications.
What is a disease of the liver primarily spread through contact with contaminated blood or blood products?
I believe it is Hepatitis C.
What is Hepatitis B?
Hepatitis B is one of the most common infectious viral diseases in the world, infecting approximately two billion people worldwide. It is a virus that infects the liver. Hepatitis B infections are either acute or chronic. Acute hepatitis B can last from a few weeks to a few months. Most people with acute infection will fully recover and not have any lasting health problems. Chronic Hepatitis B is more serious. A person with chronic hepatitis B may have the disease for life. Chronic hepatitis B can lead to more serious liver disease, including liver cancer.
